Shanghai Port's performance has always been the focus of attention, especially this season, which can be described as ups and downs, ups and downs. From the soaring at the beginning of the season to the sluggishness in the middle of the season, and then to the recovery and rebound in the later stages, it can be described as dizzying. Now with the end of the league, we can't help but ask, what is the Shanghai Port team? How will their performance be judged?
There is no doubt that Shanghai Port's attacking line is one of the best in the league, especially their five foreign players shine brightly.
First up is Alain, the Brazilian international has always been at the heart of Shanghai Port's attack. His excellent technique, agile movement and sharp shooting ability make him a key attacker in the team's attacking tactics. According to the statistics, Allan has scored 17 goals and provided 9 assists in 27 league appearances, contributing an average of 1.03 goals per game, which can be called the top striker in the league.
Then there is Oscar, a fellow Brazilian player who has been playing well since joining Shanghai Port. His precise passing, excellent vision and agile movement have made him the heart of the playmaker in midfield. According to the statistics, Oscar has scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in 28 appearances, contributing an average of 1.13 goals per game, which can be described as a model of all-round midfield.
Then there is Ah Wei, the Colombian foreign player has become an indispensable presence in the offensive line of Shanghai Port with his excellent physical confrontation ability and positive forward style. According to the statistics, Ah Wei has made 29 appearances in the league, scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists, contributing an average of 0.98 goals per game, and can be described as a well-deserved attacking striker.
In addition, the other two foreign players of Shanghai Port, Lasmi and Moreno, also played well in their respective positions. With his solid defence and excellent headers, Rasmi became an iron goalpost at the back. Moreno, on the other hand, has become a sharp sword in the attack line with excellent speed and breakthrough ability.
It can be said that the five foreign players of Shanghai Port are all at the top level of the league without exception, and their outstanding performance has also made the offensive firepower of the whole team extremely powerful.
However, despite the stellar performance of Shanghai Port's attacking line, their defence has been a constant headache.
The first is the central defender, and the central defender line of Shanghai Port has always been full of holes. Veteran Kim Shin Wook and new signing Zhang Xuan have not performed well enough, and they have many problems in terms of defensive organization and individual defense. The stats show that Shanghai Port have conceded a total of 36 goals in the league, and the defensive leakage is too big.
The second is the full-back, and the full-back line of Shanghai Port has also been unstable. The state of the main left-back Zhang Linpeng has been up and down, while the right-back position is rotated by many people, and there has been no fixed main force. Such a full-back line has also brought a lot of hidden dangers to the team's defense.
Coupled with the goalkeeper position, Shanghai Port's goalkeeper performance has also been controversial. Although the veteran Wang Dalei has a lot of experience, there are some problems with his reflexes and the control of the timing of his attacks. The new young goalkeeper Lu Jia, although his strength is good, he lacks experience and is prone to mistakes at critical moments.
It's fair to say that Shanghai Port's defence has been a big reason for their ups and downs this season. The porous defensive line has always had problems maintaining a stable defense, which has also become a big hidden danger for the team.
In addition to the defensive line problems, there have always been some imbalances in the squad structure of Shanghai Port.
On the whole, Shanghai Port's attacking ability is very good, and the performance of the five foreign players is undoubtedly the core of the team's attack. But in midfield and defence, the team has some shortcomings.
For example, in midfield, although there are good players like Oscar, the team lacks a real midfield controller and playmaker. Sometimes the team seems a little passive and disorganized in the midfield.
On the defensive end, the team's central defenders and goalkeepers have always been a problem, and the defense is full of holes, which has created a lot of problems for themselves.
There are still some imbalances in Shanghai Port's squad, and there is still a lack of some key players in key positions. This also makes it difficult for the team to maintain a consistent performance to a certain extent.
On the whole, the Shanghai Port team undoubtedly has a lot of potential, but in order to really break through, it still needs to make some adjustments and reinforcements in some key positions.
First of all, in terms of defence, Shanghai Port needs to bring in some excellent central defenders and goalkeepers to make up for the problems in the current defensive line. A solid defence will not only reduce the number of goals conceded, but also provide a stronger foundation for the team.
Secondly, in terms of midfield, Shanghai Port needs to bring in a core player who really controls the midfield. An organised and controlled midfielder will not only be able to better coordinate the front and back of the field, but also make the rhythm of the whole team better.
In addition, Shanghai Port also needs to work on the rotation and adjustment of players. A top-tier team needs to have sufficient personnel rotation and adjustment, which can not only ensure the condition of the main players, but also develop and train young players, and inject new impetus into the future development of the team.
Shanghai Port is undoubtedly a strong team, but in order to really break through, they need to adjust and strengthen some key positions, and at the same time pay attention to the reasonable rotation of personnel, only in this way, they can show even better performances in the coming season. To sum up, Shanghai Port is undoubtedly a giant in the Chinese Super League, but in order to truly become a top team, it needs to make further adjustments and reinforcements in some key areas.
On the attacking end, the team has a good five foreign players who have been impressive. Defensively, however, there have been problems with the team's centre-back line and goalkeeper positions, and more good players need to be brought in to make up for it.
At the same time, the team also has some shortcomings in the midfield organization, and needs to bring in a real control midfield core to better coordinate the coordination of the front and back of the field.
In addition, the construction of the coaching staff and the optimization of the youth training system cannot be ignored. Only with all-round system improvement, Shanghai Port can truly become a strong team in the Chinese Super League in the future.
For the fans, they have high hopes for Shanghai Port, hoping to see this team continue to improve in the future and become the pride of fans in Shanghai and even the whole country.
Let's look forward to the future development of Shanghai Port!