The Chinese Football League (CFL) has announced its standings for the 2018-2019 season, and Guoan FC has dropped down from its previous position of fourth to fifth in the league.

This move comes after Guoan lost several key players to international competitions and injuries, including midfielder Liang Xiaoyu, who is out for at least six months with an injury that forced him to miss all of last year's league.

In addition to losing some of its top talent, Guoan also suffered from a lack of consistency on the pitch, as it struggled to find a rhythm during matches and failed to perform well against strong opposition teams.

Despite these challenges, Guoan still managed to secure a top-six finish in the league, which was enough to qualify for the next round of the playoffs. However, with this performance, Guoan will now have to focus more closely on their upcoming matches and prepare themselves for the playoffs if they want to continue their success in the league.

Overall, it seems like GuoanFC needs to make some changes in order to improve its chances of qualifying for the playoffs next season. With a new coach and a fresh squad, there is hope that they can rise above the current standings and achieve greater success in the league.