The inside story of the Chinese Super League is revealed: the agitation on the battlefield, the thoughts off the field
The new year has started with a fierce competition in the Chinese Super League, but this time it is clear that there is more to the game than just a collision on the pitch. Let's take a closer look at the behind-the-scenes story of the Chinese Super League and get a glimpse of the real situation outside the stadium. No nonsense, get straight to the point and see what intriguing gossip has happened in the Super League this season!
First of all, our focus is on the two traditional powerhouses of Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan. It is boldly predicted that the 2024 Chinese Super League championship will not be a two-man battle between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan, but some surprising new faces may emerge. Do you want to know who it is? Read on.
The introduction of champion coach Javier in the new season is undoubtedly explosive news for the Shanghai Port team. However, the decision has been questioned because Xavier lacks a championship resume in his past coaching experience. And the team's other striker, Jill, is clearly unhappy with Xavier's arrival, and the two are rumored to have had a heated argument on the training ground.
In Shandong Taishan, Wu Jingui took over the coaching whip, and the team was ambitious, but this change of coach also caused some controversy. Fans have said that Wu Jingui is inexperienced on the road to the championship, not to mention strong competitors like Xavier. The boss of the Taishan team swore that "Wu Jingui is the guarantee of our championship, and no one can compare to him!" Whether this remark is confident or blindly optimistic, we will wait and see.
However, the real dark horses of the Chinese Super League this time may be hidden from these two teams. The new season's Zhejiang team, Chengdu Rongcheng, Beijing Guoan, and Wuhan Three Towns are full of variables, and they all have their own regrets and expectations. The Guoan team has obviously encountered financial problems in terms of recruitment, and whether Lin Liangming's joining can fill the team's offensive loopholes has become the focus of attention.
Rumours abound within Guoan that it is reported that the team's offer for Guga has adopted an internationally popular approach, with a free loan and a later buyout. This is undoubtedly to save costs and avoid potential risks. Fans are hotly discussing whether this approach is shrewd or too conservative, and whether Guoan can achieve another good result in the new season may be hidden in these details.
Lin Liangming, who is highly sought after in the transfer market, is favored by many clubs such as Guoan and Shenhua. According to insiders, Guoan seems to be closer, while Shenhua's offer is relatively low. And Lin Liangming's performance in the national football team also made fans more excited about his future.
Finally, let's pay attention to Zhang Yuning, a wounded soldier of Guoan. In the interview, he revealed that his current form has reached 80%, and after two warm-up games, he is confident that he will return to his best form. This is undoubtedly good news for Guoan. With the addition of Lin Liangming and Zhang Yuning, we will wait and see whether Guoan can continue to run rampant in the new season and become the new overlord of the Chinese Super League.
The Chinese Super League is about to open a new chapter, and the stories on and off the pitch are always more compelling than the numbers and scores. In the new season, who will have the last laugh in the end, who will emerge, let us unveil the mystery of the Chinese Super League and cheer for the charm of football!