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The loud shouts of the fans broke out at the moment when Guangdong Hongyuan won the "Guangdong Derby" game. Once in the haze of being killed by the Liaoning team, Hongyuan seems to have walked out of the fog. But behind this victory, a new storm is quietly brewing.
As soon as the referee's whistle blew, the focus on the pitch immediately shifted from the score to the center. The big man who once dominated the CBA, Zhou Qi, fell to the ground again. The mood of the fans was instantly tightened, and they were like being in a suspense movie, and every time Zhou Qi's injury became the climax of the plot.
"Oops, Zhou Qi is injured again, he has become the "glass man" of our team this season!" The comments of the fans spread on the Internet, and everyone shook their heads and sighed at Zhou Qi's injury.
However, Du Feng explained in a calm tone in the post-game interview: "Zhou Qi has no big problems, just an ordinary broken foot." "This made the fans unable to let go for a while. The giant eagle who once soared on the basketball court actually fell because of an "ordinary broken foot", which is unacceptable.
Perhaps, to understand Zhou Qi's injury, we have to start with him joining Hongyuan. Since stepping into Hongyuan, the "big eagle" on the court seems to be destined not to play in a normal and healthy state. The injury to his back has always been his heart disease, and it is always with him. In this season, Zhou Qi's waist problem has triggered a series of chain reactions, knee and ankle injuries have been one after another, and the giant eagle on the court has become so fragile.
"Some people may think that it was Hongyuan's overuse of Zhou Qi that led to his current 'glass attributes'. The implication is that the fans have questioned the team's management. But in fact, Du Feng has been extremely cautious about the use of Zhou Qi, and his playing time this season is shorter than ever. After gaining weight, Zhou Qi's physique is more prone to injury, which is difficult for the management to predict.
And while the team was dealing with Zhou Qi's injury, another player also caused dissatisfaction among fans. Marchand, who once made a name for himself on the field, has plummeted since his Achilles tendon rupture. This is not unexpected, as a ruptured Achilles tendon is a devastating injury for athletes. However, the team's top management knowingly chose to renew his contract, which caused strong disgust among fans.
"I really don't know what the top management thinks, knowing that his form is declining, and he was given a super contract of $2 million. "Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the team's management, and this time it seems that they have found an outlet to vent their frustration.
Perhaps it was the call of the fans that Hongyuan's top management finally made a decision at some point to lay off Marchand, who was in declining form. This is also an adjustment made by the management after the team lost to strong teams such as Guangsha and Liao Basket in a row.
After Yi Jianlian and Su Wei retired, and Zhao Rui and Zhou Peng transferred, Guangdong Hongyuan almost became a team dominated by young players. For the performance of these young players, coach Du Feng is obviously quite dissatisfied. After every game, he complains about the performance of the young players in interviews.
"Now I'm also bringing a group of very young players, and sometimes I really feel very tired, sometimes I feel a little helpless. Du Feng's complaint was full of helplessness, and he seemed to feel a kind of powerlessness for this "home-owned" team.
Fans may have different opinions about the performance of the young players. Some people believe that this is the stage where Hongyuan develops new strengths, and young players need time to develop. Others believe that this is a contingency move by the Hongyuan management in the face of the team's inexperience, but it has not achieved the desired effect.
The turmoil in Guangdong Hongyuan is not only the result of a game, but also a concentrated outbreak of problems within the team. Zhou Qi's injury, Marchand's layoffs, and the performance of young players all made fans think about the future direction of the team. The management's decision-making is being questioned, and the manager's painstaking management is difficult to understand.
Perhaps, Hongyuan needs a profound change to re-examine the positioning and development direction of the team. And in the process, controversy is inevitable. Fans are hoping that the team will find a solution to the problem quickly, and it remains to be seen whether this can be achieved.
As the cheers of the "Guangdong Derby" gradually dissipated, the fans still fell into deep thinking about the future of Guangdong. Zhou Qi's foot injury may not be serious on the surface, however, this repeated injury has been a shadow, leaving fans worried about his future. And even more embarrassing is the once-up-and-coming Marchand, whose layoffs seem to be a relentless blow to past glory.
"Zhou Qi's injury is really distressing, and we have been expecting him to shine even brighter in the CBA. On social media, fans expressed concern about Zhou Qi. In the episode of this season, Zhou Qi's injury became a pain in the team's heart. He used to have high hopes from fans when he was emerging in Hongyuan, but now he has been overshadowed by injuries again and again.
The root of all this may be traced back to the beginning of Zhou Qi's joining Hongyuan. Lower back injuries have always been a curse that has plagued him, and it is reminiscent of the discomfort he suffered from when he played for the national team during that period. Perhaps it was the stubbornness of this injury that prevented Zhou Qi from entering the game in a healthy state. This is undoubtedly a huge setback for such a core strength of the team.
"Maybe it's my personal expectations for Zhou Qi that are too high, and every time I see him injured, I feel helpless. A fan left such a comment in a basketball forum, which may represent the sentiment of many fans. Regarding such emotional entanglements, Du Feng also revealed in an interview that he always appreciates and is helpless for Zhou Qi.
However, some basketball commentators believe that Zhou's injury cannot be entirely blamed on Hongyuan's use. After his return, Du Feng has been adopting a rather cautious strategy, and the playing time of each game is under control, which can be described as tailor-made. However, even so, Zhou Qi still did not escape the troubles of injury, which made people question his physique and recovery.
At the same time, the decision to lay off Marchand at the top of the team has also caused widespread discussion. After all, it seems like an indisputable fact that Marchand's athletic form took a turn for the worse after his Achilles tendon rupture. However, fans have always been skeptical about the executives' decision to renew his contract and pay for an expensive contract.
"It's such a joke, Marchand's form has dropped so obviously, why sign such a big contract?" one fan questioned. For such a decision, Hongyuan's management also felt the pressure to a certain extent, although the dismissal of Marchand was a step to solve the problem, but after all, it could not cover up the previous problems.
The young players have become the new blood of the team and have become the focus on the field. Zhao Rui and Zhou Peng switched to other teams, Yi Jianlian and Su Wei retired, and young players occupied a more important position in the team. However, for Du Feng, this seems to be an even bigger test.
"Now I'm also bringing a group of very young players, and sometimes I really feel very tired, sometimes I feel a little helpless. Du Feng's frankness makes people feel the pressure and responsibility of a coach. The young players may have impressive performances, but there are also mistakes and growing pains.
Perhaps, this is a metamorphosis that Hongyuan is experiencing. From the past peak to the current predicament, the team needs to re-examine its position and direction. This is not a momentary need, but a moment of profound change. Fans are looking forward to seeing how Hongyuan can quickly find a solution to the problem and achieve a new take-off.
However, the smell of controversy has always permeated the turmoil. Different voices are intertwined into a song of controversy over management's decisions, the team's record, and the form of the players. After all, not everything on the basketball court is perfect, and every decision carries risks and challenges.
"Hongyuan needs a profound change, and in the process, controversy may be inevitable. This is a monologue by a basketball commentator on a show. He pointed out that basketball is a sport of passion and uncertainty, and every decision a team makes needs to be put to the test.
Perhaps, Hongyuan will find a new opportunity in this turmoil to get rid of the previous trough. However, the world of basketball is full of uncertainties, and anything can happen. In this fiercely competitive league, whether Hongyuan can re-emerge and become the pinnacle of the CBA, this may only be revealed by time. For the fans, they can only wait in the uncertain world of basketball, looking forward to a new chapter that belongs to the grand future.