The Liaoyue war escalated, the coaches choked each other, who will have the last laugh?
After the Shanghai derby, commentator Yang Ming sharply criticized and ridiculed Shenhua coach Du Feng's tactical arrangement, calling it "yin and yang". Du Feng made a fierce counterattack on the spot, and the two sides had a fierce quarrel and dispute on this issue at the scene. According to some reports, the dispute further exacerbated the contradictions and discord between Yang Ming and Du Feng, and the two sides "completely became enemies."
This war of words triggered by commentator Yang Ming and Shenhua coach Du Feng has attracted widespread attention and discussion among fans and the media. Some fans think that Yang Ming's comments are too true and lack professionalism; Some people also think that Du Feng's reaction was too excited and lacked grace.
Media reports believe that contradictions and discord within Shanghai's football circle have always existed, and this incident is just a microcosm of them. Shanghai is the center of Chinese football, and the two teams of Shenhua and SIPG have always had deep competitive roots, and the quarrel between the coach and the commentator also reflects this internal contradiction.
From another point of view, this dispute also reflects the enthusiasm and dedication of Shanghai football people to the team. Yang Ming, as a senior commentator, questioned Shenhua's tactical arrangement, indicating that he has high expectations for the team. And Du Feng's fierce response also shows his high level of responsibility for the team and his desire to win.
The contradictions between the two sides may not be resolved for the time being, but this fierce debate will undoubtedly add more highlights and sparks to the Shanghai derby. Fans are eagerly awaiting a head-to-head battle between Shenhua and SIPG on the field to see who is the dominant team in Shanghai football.
The conflict between the two coaches did not stop there. In the handshake session of the fourth game, Du Feng and Yang Ming hurriedly shook hands and looked at each other incorrectly, revealing that the relationship between the two was unfamiliar. After the game, Du Feng looked helpless, while Yang Ming smiled, and the details revealed that the contradictions between the two sides deepened.
Some fans witnessed this scene and lamented that "the contradiction between the two coaches cannot be bridged". Another fan said, "In this case, the two sides should still respect each other, after all, they are both part of Shanghai football." ＂
There are also fans who don't care too much about this, "It's normal for the conflict between coaches to be in conflict, the key is to compete on the field." As long as the players can give it their all, it doesn't matter if they win or lose. ＂
This kind of conflict between managers is not uncommon in the football world. In the 2022 Champions League final, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had a heated argument over some controversial decisions. Although the two resolved the conflict by shaking hands after the game, they were full of gunpowder again at the press conference.
Compared with the conflict between Yang Ming and Du Feng, the dispute between Klopp and Ancelotti was more of a temporary quarrel, and the two sides were able to respect each other in the end. The contradiction between Yang Ming and Du Feng may stem from deeper differences and estrangement.
The battle for the coach has also sparked heated discussions online. Some fans criticized Du Feng's fierce rhetoric and finding excuses to shirk responsibility, thinking that he should accept criticism with an open mind; Another fan believes that Yang Mingyan is too sharp and lacks basic respect for the coach. The camps of the two sides "went to court" on the Internet, and a war of words was about to break out.
Some people believe that the root of this controversy lies in the contradictions within Shanghai football. As an important city of Chinese football, Shanghai used to be a strong football city, but in recent years, the results of SIPG and Shenhua have declined. The internal contradictions and disagreements have caused Shanghai football to fall into a predicament of self-doubt and internal friction.
The dispute between Yang Ming and Du Feng is just a microcosm of the internal contradictions in Shanghai football. A senior football commentator said, "If we want to regain our strength, Shanghai football must first resolve internal differences and find a common goal." ＂
In this regard, some fans also put forward their own opinions: "I think both sides are at fault, but in the end, it depends on the players to speak with their strength on the field." As long as SIPG and Shenhua can achieve good results in the league, these war of words is nothing. ＂