Zhi Zheng

Luiz Scolari Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao captain Zheng Zhi has confirmed that Paulinho is set to join Barcelona.

Zhi Zheng China may have to play the mouth-watering Asian Cup last-eight tie versus Australia without captain Zheng Zhi due to a back injury.

Zhi Zheng Guangzhou Evergrande travel to Gamba Osaka for Wednesday's return leg with a 2-1 advantage in the AFC Champions League semi-final.

Yūichi Komano Japan enter the East Asian Cup as favourites and will be looking to start the tournament with a win over China on Sunday.