Depleted Tianjin turning to Pato for Asian glory

SEOUL, South Korea - Without other star imports Axel Witsel and Anthony Modeste, Tianjin Quanjian will be looking to Alexandre Pato in Tuesday's Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kashima Antlers of Japan.

China's sole remaining participant in the tournament lost Witsel earlier this month after German club Borussia Dortmund met the Belgian international's $23.3 million release clause.

Meanwhile, French striker Modeste is involved in a contract dispute with the Chinese Super League club and has not played since Aug 1.