The CSL (Chinese Super League) has announced that the match between Guangzhou Evergrande and Tianjin Teda scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled due to the absence of CSL foreign player, Talisca.

Talisca, who joined Guangzhou Evergrande from Turkish club Galatasaray in January, was expected to play a key role in the match as he is one of the best players in the CSL and has been instrumental in helping his team win several titles in recent years.

However, due to visa issues, Talisca will not be able to travel to China for the match, which means that the match will not go ahead as planned.

The decision to cancel the match comes after a number of other matches have been postponed or rescheduled due to visa issues. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has confirmed that they are working with the relevant authorities to ensure that all matches can take place safely and on time.

In a statement, the CFA said: "We regret to inform you that the match between Guangzhou Evergrande and Tianjin Teda scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled due to the absence of CSL foreign player, Talisca. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we will do our best to make up for this loss."

The cancellation of the match has raised concerns about the safety of football matches in China, particularly given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the CFA has assured fans that all measures will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone involved, including the players, coaches, officials and spectators.

Despite the cancellation of the match, Guangzhou Evergrande and Tianjin Teda fans remain hopeful that the league will be able to resume normal operations soon. The league has already resumed training sessions for teams, but it remains to be seen when the full season will start again.

Overall, the cancellation of the match highlights the challenges facing football in China during these difficult times. However, the league's commitment to ensuring the safety of its players and fans is commendable, and we can only hope that things will return to normal soon.