Shanghai Shenhua midfielder Li Ke posted a photo of himself on crutches, with the caption “home time”. Last weekend's match against Shijiazhuang Gongfu saw Li Ke absent from the team, with Shenhua's bench not fully filled, having only 10 players.

What happened?

Li Ke played as a substitute for several minutes in the last two matches before the break, but it seems he still needs time to fully recover.

Why is this important for Shanghai Shenhua?

Li Ke's injury will affect Shenhua's upcoming matches, especially with new challenges ahead.

What's next?

Shenhua will face new challenges next week, and Li Ke's recovery progress will be closely watched. | Date | Opponent | Match Result | | --- | --- | --- | | Last weekend | Shijiazhuang Gongfu | Shenhua lost away