After 2024, Premier League clubs' preparations have accelerated. On the one hand, the winter transfer window has opened, and previously ongoing transfer negotiations can already be implemented. After all, a player is only considered to have officially joined a club once the registration process has been completed, so players who have already signed can be officially transferred. Of course, since there is still the Asian Cup tournament, transfers related to the national team must wait until the end of the tournament to complete the registration procedure. On the other hand, the music department has resumed training during the winter training period and coaches and new assistance need to be identified in a timely manner. After all, if you join the training early, you can get into more lineups and prepare for the new season.
However, some clubs still need to bide their time as the coach has not yet made a final decision, Henan being among them.In the 2023 season, Henan finished in 10th place with 9 wins, 9 draws, 4 losses and 36 points, having slipped slightly last season. However, Henan's overall strength also declined. 49-year-old head coach Sarko was rumored to leave the team. However, Henan did not give an answer until the end of 2023. Just when it was thought that Sarko had hopes of staying with the team, the answer came.
The result was not surprising, but Sarko left suddenly. Henan recognized Salco's coaching achievements, leading the team to a great game and impressing the club with his rigorous professionalism. Henan also expressed their blessing for Salko's departure, and Salko became the first coach of the CSL in 2024. It is clear that Henan has found a better option.
In March 2023, Henan began using Salco as Javier went to work at the seaport. Upon receiving the coach, Salco showed confidence in coaching. Henan had performed well but had limited stamina and finished 10th in the league. Despite leading the team to early relegation, it was only the minimum target and far from the club's desired result. They left the team after only 10 months of coaching, which was directly related to their results. It's not clear where Sarko's next stop will be in the Chinese league, but having had experience coaching in the Chinese Super League, a repeat appearance can't be ruled out. As things stand, no matter which new coach takes over, Henan will still have to play defense in the new season, with relegation as a more realistic goal.
In addition, with the liberalization of the title right, this is a good thing for the clubs to be able to increase their income and improve their level in terms of reinforcements. After all, changing the head coach is likely to require adjustments to the lineup, and the introduction of new foreign aid is also an inevitable choice. Therefore, Henan team needs to prepare well in advance to meet the tactical needs of the new coach.
