AFC Champions League" 3 players from Japan were admitted to the training camp. Gao Zhigang revealed the selection process

Chen Muheng, Yang Baixiang, Xu Xiangsheng. (Photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)

[Reporter Lin Youchen/New Taipei Report] The AFC Champions League started training today. Except for some home teams that have arranged additional training and dismissed players, all players are here, including three people from Japan: Xu Xiangsheng, Chen Muheng and Yang Baixiang.

The Taiwanese team in this AFC Champions League is headed by Gao Zhigang as the head coach. The training roster includes Xu Xiangsheng of the Japanese Yakult team, Chen Muheng of the Orix team, and infielder Yang Baixiang of the Northeast Rakuten Golden Eagles. Among them, Xu Xiangsheng and Yang Baixiang just played in the Nagoya Asian Games last month.

When asked about the selection of overseas players, Taiwanese team head coach Gao Zhigang said: "In September, we asked the league to make arrangements. I went to Japan to communicate, understand and inquire about the players' willingness to participate. Other players also expressed their willingness to participate, but their physical condition may not be able to do so. After consideration, priority will be given to willingness and physical condition. All three players also expressed their willingness to participate."

In the AFC Champions League, the Taiwanese team first faced Japan, and then faced Australia and South Korea. Both Japan and South Korea showed their best players under the age of 24. Gao Zhigang said: "I can see that each team is taking this competition seriously. I think it is a great challenge for the players, and the mentality of the players should not be inferior to others. It is not just to participate in the national team, but to find areas where you can strengthen and grow through the competition process. This is a good opportunity for exchanges. Don't relax because you think you will lose to the other party."

Chen Muheng, Yang Baixiang, Xu Xiangsheng. (Photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)