The Chinese Super League has started the new season less than two months ago, but it has already made a lot of waves. In just 6 rounds of competition, there has been a clear differentiation of strength and weakness within the league, and the performance of some teams is seriously less than expected, resulting in the coaches of the two teams being dismissed one after another, and the coaching staff is collectively disbanded. At the same time, Changchun Yatai, who was originally regarded as the favorite for relegation, ushered in redemption, and Wu Jingui was appointed as the new coach, hoping to bring new vitality to the team.
This series of turmoil can be said to be the most interesting topic in the opening stage of the Chinese Super League. What exactly is the reason for such drastic personnel changes? Why did the weak team get into a predicament? How to evaluate Wu Jingui's succession? These are all questions that deserve our in-depth discussion.
The strong team is steady and the weak team is wavering
Judging from the 6 rounds that have been played, the gap between strength and weakness within the Chinese Super League has been quite obvious. On the one hand, traditional strong teams such as Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua have maintained undefeated records so far, showing strong strength and stable performance; On the other hand, Meizhou Hakka, Changchun Yatai and other teams fell into a slump, only 3 points, and became relegation favorites.
There are several reasons for such a stark contrast:
The gap between strength and experience. After years of accumulation, the traditional strong team has more comprehensive combat power and excellent execution, coupled with the rich experience of the head coach and player lineup, it is natural to maintain a more stable performance in the fierce league. Relatively speaking, some new teams or old powerhouses still have obvious deficiencies in personnel and tactics, and there will inevitably be ups and downs in the fierce league.
Gaps in input and layout. For many small and medium-sized teams, there are often problems with funding and overall planning. It is difficult for them to make large-scale reinforcements and long-term tactical development like the top giants, which will inevitably affect the overall strength and competitiveness of the team. In contrast, large capital injection and professional management are the advantages of traditional strong teams.
The gap in coaching skills. In the highly competitive environment of the Chinese Super League, the control and tactical layout of the coach are crucial. The managers of some new or established teams often find it difficult to adapt to the intensity of the Chinese Super League, and it is often difficult to make accurate judgments and decisive decisions at critical moments. This often becomes an important factor in their troubles.
In general, the current Chinese Super League presents a stable pattern of strong teams and wavering weak teams, which to a certain extent also reflects the imbalance in the overall strength and development of China's professional football. How to narrow this gap and improve the overall competitiveness of the league is undoubtedly a key issue that needs to be solved urgently.
The dilemma behind the change of leadership
In the first 6 rounds of the Chinese Super League, Chen Yang and Nan Jiyi suffered the fate of dismissal one after another. The plight of these two teams also reflects the existence of some common problems in Chinese professional football.
Taking Changchun Yatai as an example, as an old powerhouse, it only achieved 1 win and 5 losses in the first 6 rounds of this season, ranking at the bottom of the rankings, conceding 11 goals, such a performance is obviously disappointing. As the coach of the team, Chen Yang was inevitably strongly questioned by public opinion and was eventually laid off by the club.
In addition to the above-mentioned factors such as strength and experience, the reasons for this situation are as follows:
Management is out of touch with expectations. Some small and medium-sized clubs have problems in recruiting and personnel management, and there is often a disconnect between high expectations and actual strength, which will inevitably lead to strict requirements for managers at the fan and club level, thus increasing the risk of the manager being sacked.
Player mentality and coaching authority. Some teams have serious internal contradictions, and there are problems with the professionalism and execution of the players, which seriously challenges the managerial authority of the manager, thus affecting the stability of the record. The coach's lack of ability to effectively control the team has also become an important reason for his dismissal.
The short-sightedness of the club's decision-making. Some clubs are too eager to make a decision and force the manager to sack when faced with temporary difficulties, but this often lacks long-term thinking and instead brings more turmoil to the team.
To sum up, the manager substitution turmoil encountered by these Chinese Super League teams reflects many problems in the management of professional football in China. How to establish a more scientific club management mechanism, improve the professional quality of players, and cultivate excellent local coach resources require the joint efforts of relevant parties. Only by solving these problems can the overall competitiveness of the Chinese Super League be truly improved.
Wu Jingui has a heavy responsibility, whether he can reproduce the magic
After Changchun Yatai coach Chen Yang got out of class, the club set its sights on Wu Jingui, the old coach. As one of the most experienced local head coaches in the Chinese Super League, Wu Jingui has led the team to successful relegation many times before, which has undoubtedly become the envy of Yatai's experience and strength.
The news that Wu Jingui took over Yatai suddenly aroused widespread attention inside and outside the Chinese Super League. As we all know, Yatai, as a traditional powerhouse, has been hovering near the relegation zone this season, which can be said to be in a deep predicament. The hiring of Wu Jingui this time undoubtedly pinned on the expectations of Yatai fans for the team to be rejuvenated.
So, can Wu Jingui reproduce the "magic" of leading the team to relegation in the past and lead Yatai out of the predicament? Judging from his coaching resume, this experienced coach undoubtedly has considerable strength and experience, which is worthy of the fans' expectations.