On the other hand China are a very weak team at the moment - in more transition than this season's Nix and with a coach who is out of his depth and some veteran players who can't give two sh!ts (or at least give that impression).
Ricki wouldn't lose much by trying out one or two new players.
In China's favour: 1. Home game, 2. They should have a good time to train together - most if not all of the squad are domestic and their season has finished (except for a silly exhibition game). I think there is one playing in the K-League.