Published: 16:26, September 17, 2022 | Updated: 16:26, September 17, 2022
Changchun to play Wuhan behind closed doors in CSL
By Xinhua

Erik (left) of Changchun Yatai competes during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League match against Shandong Taishan in Haikou, South China's Hainan province, July 6, 2022. (ZHANG LIYUN / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Changchun Yatai will host Chinese Super League leaders Wuhan Three Towns next Tuesday behind closed doors due to COVID-19 concerns.

"Changchun Yatai's home game against Wuhan Three Towns on Sept 20 will not be open to the public," the Changchun club said in a statement.

"We regret to see this game not open to the fans, but we have been prepared for this tough battle," read the statement.

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Currently sitting 11th in the table, Changchun said that the postponement of their latest three games earned them a precious period to recover, which ensures their players will be in a good form against Wuhan.