Ding Li played as a defensive midfielder in the Champions League final, and if it's just defense duties, he can completely replace Zhang Wenxuan and even switch positions with Chen Zhong.
Ding Li's appearance brought immediate change. He was actively running and covered a large area.
More importantly, he liberated Chen Zhong to some extent.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti gestured from the sidelines: Chen Zhong to push forward! When transitioning from defense to attack, Chen Zhong no longer remained at the defensive line but boldly moved ahead to the defensive midfielder and even central midfielder position, using his expansive view and precise long passes to directly initiate attacks! This change instantly revitalized China's midfield.
The match entered the last 20 minutes. The high temperatures seemed to have drained the last bit of strength from the players on both sides, slowing the pace but intensifying the tension.
