Eventually, after the summer transfer window opens, Choi Kang-hee will assist Taishan to get rid of five overpaid players, who are left back Song Long, right back Ji Xiang, center back Shi Ke, striker Pato and goalkeeper Han Rongze. After Choi Kang-hee took over the Taishan team, Song Long has not been reused and has been on the fringes of the team, therefore, the possibility of Song Long leaving Taishan in the summer transfer window is very high.
At right back, Choi Kang-hee has used Gao Junyi and Wu Xinghan in turn, which has had an impact on Ji Xiang's presence, making him not stand out in this position. Shi Ke has been playing a key role in Choi's tactical system, yet he has yet to show the level of play he deserves, and thus may leave the team. Han Rongze may also choose to leave the team if he doesn't want to stay idle on the Taishan bench. Lastly, as Choi Kang-hee's favorite player, Pato has not been able to play at the right level and has become a non-essential player.
