Tue Nov 19 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## China’s National Football Team Unveils Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Japan

**Beijing, [Date]** – China’s national football team (Team Dragon) has announced its starting XI for tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan, opting for a surprising attacking formation without a designated centre-forward. The match, the sixth round of the Asian qualifying stage, will see a front four consisting of Xie Wen能, Lin Liangming, Wei Shihao, and Cao Yongjing leading the attack. Notable absences from the starting lineup include strikers Zhang Yuning and Wang Ziming, who will begin the match on the bench.

The full starting lineup for China is: goalkeeper Wang Dalei (14); defenders Zhu Chenjie (5), Wang Shangyuan (6), Xu Haoyang (7), and Jiang Shenglong (16); midfielders Cao Yongjing (19), Xie Wen能 (20), and Yang Zexiang (23); and forwards Wei Shihao (10) and Lin Liangming (11).

The decision to field a formation without a traditional striker is a bold tactical choice by the Chinese coach ahead of this highly anticipated match against their strong Asian rivals. The game promises to be a challenging test for the Chinese team, and the absence of a dedicated centre-forward will undoubtedly be a key aspect to watch.

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