
On June 5th at 19:35 Beijing time, the Chinese men's football team will take on Singapore in an international friendly match held at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Key highlights of the Singapore vs. China match are as follows:
First: Can the Chinese team win away from home? China is ranked 94th globally, with a total squad value of €13.3 million, while Singapore is ranked 147th, with a total squad value of €4.38 million. China is significantly stronger than Singapore, but playing away is still challenging. Since Shao Jiayi took over, the team has been giving their all and playing cohesively, so it is believed that China can secure an away victory against Singapore.
Second: Will Wu Lei reach his 100th national team appearance milestone? Wu Lei has made 99 appearances for the national team, contributing 37 goals and 10 assists. If he plays in this match, he will achieve his 100th cap milestone. Wu Lei has returned from injury this season, but his fitness and form are not yet fully recovered. He has made 13 substitute appearances in the Chinese Super League this season, totaling 238 minutes, scoring 2 goals with no assists. Shao Jiayi is likely to give Wu Lei some playing time off the bench in this friendly to help him reach the milestone.
Third: Will newcomer Li Hao make his national team debut? The national team has called up 22-year-old Qingdao West Coast goalkeeper Li Hao. He was originally set to play for the national team earlier, but due to injuries, his debut was postponed to this international window. Shao Jiayi is expected to give Li Hao a chance to showcase his skills, though it may not necessarily be in this match. The goalkeeper position is a bit special, so it's uncertain whether Li Hao will make his debut. However, Shao Jiayi is a young coach with innovative ideas, so Li Hao should get an opportunity. Let's wait and see!
In the last six encounters between the two sides, China has remained unbeaten against Singapore with 4 wins and 2 draws, scoring 19 goals and conceding 6.