Today we are going to talk about a series of recent changes in Shanghai Shenhua and the stories behind them, which can not be explained in a sentence or two!
First of all, we have to mention the addition of new coach Slutsky. You know, changing coaches is like changing horses in a carriage, whether you can run faster and more steadily depends on this new horse. As soon as Slutsky arrived, he started a new training mode, which gave the whole team a different vitality. Don't underestimate this change, after all, this coach is coaching in Asia for the first time, and it is not easy to integrate his understanding of Asian football into the team. Moreover, the club decided to leave four players before he arrived, which shows their trust in the new coach and their plans for the future.
Let's talk about the team's recruitment strategy. This year, Shenhua has slowed down the pace of recruitment, but promised to replace at least two foreign players. On a big stage like the AFC Champions League, the performance of foreign aid is like a double-edged sword, if it is good, it can lead the team further, but if it is bad, it will be a delay. Fans are looking forward to the fifth foreign player, whether this mysterious figure can be the team's trump card, or another mediocre person? Don't forget, the quality of foreign players is directly related to the team's results in the AFC Champions League, and this is a moment to test the wisdom of coaches and management.
Next, let's talk about the team's released players. First up is Peng Xinli, the central midfielder, who reached the peak of his career in 2020, when he contributed five goals and five assists, and the statistics were quite impressive. But in the blink of an eye, he broke up with Shenhua peacefully and became a free body. Although he had performed well on loan before, it was clearly not enough to impress the club to keep him. Let's talk about Liu Ruofan, a former talented star, due to injuries and other reasons, he failed to play at the level he should have, and finally had to leave the field gloomily. For the fans, this is a story full of emotion.
The operation and management of the team is also worth mentioning. You see, every operation of the club this year has been open and transparent, including the change of the team doctor, the renewal of the players, which is rare in the football world. This transparency gives fans a more direct insight into the club's operations and strengthens the bond between the team and the fans.
Finally, let's talk about the young players who are about to make their mark. This group of players, who were born in 99-00, are now gradually showing their quality. Although Liu Ruofan did not meet expectations and was considered a training failure, other players such as Zhou Junchen continued to tap their potential. In the world of football, today's rising stars could be tomorrow's legends, and who's to say?
Okay, having said all that, let's finally make a small controversial summary: Shenhua's series of adjustments this time is laying the foundation for the long term, or is it just a stopgap measure? Fans, what do you think? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss, and don't forget to pay attention to the follow-up updates! After all, the story on the football field changes every day.