沪媒：申花亚精英赛或派出6外援阵容，力争保住晋级希望（沪媒：申花亚精英赛可能启用六外援配置，力图守住晋级机会）

Clarifying football league rules

I’m recalling that Shanghai Port won the CSL 2023 title and Shandong Taishan was the runner-up, while Shanghai Shenhua took the FA Cup. I wonder if "亚精英赛" refers to "亚精英杯" instead of ACLE. I also note that new AFC rules allow teams to field up to 6 foreign players in competitions, which includes changes from the previous 3+1 rule to the new 5+1 rule. This change seems significant for CSL players moving forward.Exploring player eligibility rules

I’m thinking about the new rule allowing 6 foreign players to be fielded starting in the 2024-25 season under AFC guidelines. The headline mentions Shenhua's chances of success, so I wonder about their potential lineup. There's Teixeira, but wait, Oscar is with Shanghai Port. Then there's Malele, Amadou Diallo, and Matheus who was signed as a forward. I remember Bassogog joined Shenhua in 2024, along with others like Bressan and Nabil Bahoui. I should be careful listing names unless I'm sure.Clarifying player rules and strategies

I need to clarify what the user wants: are they looking for a source link, a tactical analysis, rules explanation, a predicted lineup, or odds? I think a concise overview of the AFC 5+1 rule would be useful. This rule allows clubs to field 6 foreign players, but domestic leagues may restrict this to 5. I should highlight considerations like squad registration rules, typical foreign player allocations, and managing player fatigue. I'll give context on how Shenhua might line up and acknowledge potential risks.Explaining the 5+1 foreign player rule

I need to clarify the "5+1" rule for foreign players. The "+1" must be an additional foreign player from an AFC member association, which includes China. However, Chinese domestic players aren't counted as foreigners. Essentially, if there's no AFC-eligible player, a team can still field 5 foreigners, but without an AFC foreigner, they can only play with 5 total.

I should ask if the user wants me to outline Shenhua's current foreign player makeup and potential lineups against different opponents. I want to keep my responses precise and clear.