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CSL Preview: Lippi returns to Guangzhou dugout

Lippi was forced to watch from the stands as his Evergrande side relinquished their Champions League title, despite beating Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 on Wednesday.

The veteran Italian coach was serving a one-match touchline ban after angrily targeting officials on the pitch following the 1-0 defeat in Sydney in the first leg.

With the quarter-final tie finishing 2-2 on aggregate, the Australian side progressed on the away goals rule and Lippi must now pick his team up when Chinese Super League strugglers Liaoning Whowin visit the Tianhe Stadium. 

However, Liaoning will look to capitalise on Evergrande's potential Champions League hangover and build on last Saturday's 2-1 win at Tianjin Teda - their first victory since May.