The three senior players of Shanghai Hong Kong understand that it is an inevitable trend for the team to complete the change of the old and the new. As a result, Muscat lit the first fire at Shanghai, and it went very well. Muscat was upfront with the three accomplished players in advance about their unwillingness to play them on the bench and allowed them the option to leave the team in the summer transfer window. The three leading players, including Lv Wenjun, have been playing for Shanghai Hong Kong for many years and therefore are not willing to leave the team. They are eager to retire at Shanghai Hong Kong and become a good story in Chinese soccer.
Therefore, with the support of three SIPG veterans with deep tactical understanding, SIPG team has successfully completed the transition of old and new players this season. What the young players need to do is to seize the opportunity to represent the team in the Super League and AFC Champions League matches and show outstanding performance to fulfill the trust of head coach Muscat.
