Missing key anchors like Ferreira Rodrigues and Li Haoran completely strips Liaoning of their defensive balance, while the suspensions of both Guy Mbenza and Jeferson Pereira eliminate their primary focal points in attack. With zero depth left to rotate and severe card troubles looming over their remaining starters, the home side is walking into this fixture on absolute fumes.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 2, 2026