Tianjin TEDA are just one place from bottom in the Chinese Super League (CSL) table after 25 games and are in danger of relegation at the end of the season.

Their poor run of form which costs their former manager Chi Rongliang his job continued with a 5-1 home loss to Changchun Yatai on Friday, September 15.

Ahead of their home game against Tianjin Quanjian on Saturday, September 23, Mikel has urged his teammates to work with new manager

“The team now has a new coach and the new coach also brought a new game formation, so we are eager to show in the field, we also look forward to winning matches and get out of the current situation,” Mikel told sports.sina.com.cn.

Tianjin TEDA have won just three games in 24 games this season; they have seven draws and 14 loses.

Tianjin TEDA have not won in their last 12 games in the Chinese Super League (CSL).