China's Asian Champions League hopes dented again by COVID restrictions


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HONG KONG : Asian Champions League group matches for clubs in the east of the continent kick off on Friday, and while South Korean and Japanese sides will look to get off to a strong start Chinese involvement is once again limited due to COVID-19 issues. Shanghai Port, one of four Chinese teams to qualify for this year's competition, withdrew on Monday due to restrictions in their home city to combat a major COVID-19 outbreak. Changchun Yatai announced they were pulling out last month for unspecified reasons while two-time winners Guangzhou FC and Chinese champions Shandong Taishan have sent reserve...