"I would like to say Fifa 17 News that the level of the Chinese Super League is good, " Hong told fifa coins in an exclusive interview. "The Chinese players proved to be good when i played against them. This is something beyond my expectations. No team is easy in this qualifying stage. After all, these are Asia's top 12 teams. We should prepare ourselves carefully and work hard for each game. "

The home supporters can count on Hong's experiences and knowledge of China as they seek a positive start against their neighbours. But when the centre back decided to leave FC Augsburg for Jiangsu last month, his move sparked media criticism who questioned the wisdom of giving up on a Bundesliga career to play in the Chinese Super League. Now a month after his transfer to Jiangsu, Hong believes that his decision has been proven to be the right one.

"There is a gap in pace and competition between the Chinese Super League and Bundesliga, " he explained. "But I won't lose my form and shape just because I play here in China. As a foreign player, I want to play a key role and prove myself through my performances. There are quite a few star imports in the league and I can learn and improve by rubbing http://www.utfifa.co/news/ shoulders with them. "