After a season of ups and downs, Shandong Taishan had a lot of emotions, the regret of losing the championship and the magical experience of Cui Kangxi saving the team. Overall, Shandong Taishan was praised and recognized by the fans, both for the gain and the loss. Therefore, the new season of Taishan makes people expect more.
However, it was filled with too much uncertainty, especially with Fellaini and Moises leaving the team, which essentially took away Taishan's attacking system up front. How Choi Kang-hee reinvents his attacking ideas will not only determine the team's performance, but also its fate. However, the recent series of transfer rumors around Taesan have flooded the major media outlets, keeping fans' nerves on edge. In the fog, they are waiting for an official answer.
First, the foreign aid is basically all finalized and there are surprises
With Fellaini and Moises leaving the team, and Pato basically deciding to give up, the team is left with only Cressan and Jadason, which are the current foreigners available to Shandong Taishan.
In other words, signing has become the team's top priority!
Zeka, one of the core of POSCO's offense and recognized as a strong player in the K-League, has decided to join Shandong Taishan. Although Taishan has not yet made an official announcement, Zeca himself and the head coach of POSCO have already confessed to the media. For now, everything will wait for Zeca's subsequent processes, such as medical checkups, once he lands on the ground. Only when everything is fine, Taishan will make an official announcement, which is in line with the club's usual style.
Judging by his performances in the K-League, Zeca is full of expectations as Fellaini's replacement.
Zakayishvili was also at the final stage of detail. The front-attacking bruiser with excellent footwork skills contributed greatly to Ulsan Hyundai's title win. There is no doubt that Taesan would like him to take Moises' place and continue to freshen up the team's attacking system.
Baek Seung-ho is a popular South Korean international and one of the core generals in the North Hyundai midfield. This foreigner is one of the biggest variables for Taesan at the moment and winning him won't be easy. For Taishan to excel, they need a tough guy like Son Junho and Baek Seung Ho is the ideal candidate.
Shandong Taishan has shown enough sincerity to pay the salary at all costs. The biggest obstacle now is Baek Seung-ho's desire to develop in Europe. Jeonbuk Hyundai won't release him easily if they don't have enough transfer fee. And the Bundesliga Darmstadt and Mainz both threw him an olive branch, but it was only a trial and the wages were not high. Baek Seung-ho is a bit difficult to choose whether to choose to travel to Europe or to go to the Chinese Super League, where the salary is higher. Of course, at this time, Choi Kang-hee needs to have an in-depth communication. Maybe Baek Seung Ho is not a big problem.
Cressan and Jadson, together with the above three foreigners, the team already has five foreigners, which has been fully matched according to the usual practice. However, according to the club's internal statement, the team will not stop signing, they will continue to look for foreign aid, the golden boot of the Chinese Super League Leonardo can be recycled has been on the agenda.
Previously, the media reported that Leonardo would not return to Taishan because the team's tactics did not suit him. Instead of wasting such a good player, it would be better to sell him directly to Zhejiang team for a transfer fee and then sell him to other good players. Now it seems that Taishan team doesn't want to do that. Leonardo's excellent form has completely captured the club's attention, and Choi Kang-hee hasn't denied Leonardo outright, so it's no surprise that further recycling is on the cards.
This gives Shandong Taishan six foreigners, including Asian foreigner Baek Seung-ho. Taishan hasn't been this rich for a long time. The reason why it is so arrogant is because of two reasons. First, Choi Kang-hee is confident of improving the team's performance again, but he only needs the club's full cooperation, which means he shouldn't skimp on the introduction of players.
Secondly, there is a new trend in the club's shareholding. Previously, Taishan was controlled by Culture Tourism, Power and Luneng. However, as the team's major shareholder, Culture Tourism has been doing nothing, which has brought a lot of uneasiness to the team. In the new season, the club will add more new investors and the shareholder element will be richer. At least for now the team will not be short of money.
Second, tactics will be further innovated
With enough player base and one season of familiarity, Cui Kangxi has a comprehensive understanding of Shandong Taishan. Cui Kangxi will fully upgrade the team's tactics in the coming season.
The overall tactical pattern remains unchanged and is still dominated by the high center. However, the main offensive idea of the future Taishan team is the combination of open space and three-dimensional attack, which will not be stuck in simple personnel positions and will carry out rigid penetration and side transmission. The overall offensive tactics will give a brand new feeling.
The biggest change would have to be Cressan. He is no longer a pure offensive striker, but a complete free agent up front. In other words, Crezan has the best hope of replacing Moises as the tactical centerpiece up front. The reason is not hard to understand. Cressan can hold the ball, can break through, and has a good long-distance shooting ability. He has the ability to change the game by himself at critical moments. In addition, having played for Taishan for many years, Cressan is completely familiar with the Chinese Super League and knows every player in the team like the back of his hand.
Newcomer Zakayishvili will be the first candidate to assist Kressan. Zakayishvili is best at attacking on the wings and plays well in the middle and up front as well. It can be said that he is also a versatile player up front. In the attacking system of the front field, Kressan is the leading factor and Zakayishvili is the supporting factor. Taishan's frontcourt is equivalent to two engines. The only uncertainty is how Choi Kang-hee pinched the two together during the winter break, i.e. developing their understanding.
Zeca is definitely ahead of the game in the forward line. If Leonardo comes back, Choi Kang-hee will definitely give him a chance. The ideal choice would be for Leonardo and Zeca to start at the same time, forming a high and fast super combination. At that time, considering the limitations on the number of foreigners in the Chinese Super League, Leonardo and Zakayishvili will compete for playing opportunities, while Zeca, Kressan, Baek Seung-ho and Jadson will be relatively stable in their positions.
Predictably, these foreigners can play at the same time in the AFC Champions League, but in the domestic league, Choi Kang-hee will make his choices based on his form and the opposition. But don't worry, Cressan, Zakayishvili and Baek Seung-ho are all-round warriors in the midfield, so they won't be bound by tactical and positional constraints. (PS: Football Association's foreign aid policy, should be synchronized with the AFC Champions League)
Third, there will be a whole new upgrade of domestic players as well.
While introducing foreign aid, Taishan team is also paying close attention to the domestic transfer market. Currently there are two positions that need to be strengthened by the team, one is the right back and the other is the center back.
Although there are many defenders on the right side, their age structure and strengths and weaknesses do not match Choi Kang-hee's requirements. Director Choi needs a brave player who is physically rich and well rounded in attack and defense. The center back position is the team's focus. After all, the team suffered too many losses in the center back position last season. Jadson and Zheng Zheng are the main players, but they are too old. Facing intensive matches, the center back position is an absolute drawback for the whole team in case of injury or suspension. Therefore, bringing in one or two good center backs is absolutely necessary.
In addition, some players on loan from Taishan will return to the team in this winter break, such as Duan Liuyu, Yi Xianlong and Baihailamu. All of them are on the team's recall list. In addition, Guo Tianyu is reportedly in further communication with the club and is expected to return to the team to continue his career.
To summarize, the Tar Heels will have an unprecedented lineup this winter break. Since there are players coming in, there will definitely be players leaving. After all, everyone's performance in this winter break will affect their future and fate. If they don't capitalize on their opportunities, they will likely be traded by the club.
put at the end
Right now, the Taishan team is training in South Korea, so to speak, to prepare for the group stage of the AFC Champions League, but more than that, it's the start of the winter break.
Cui Kangxi and the club's initial communication of the new season's preparation and planning, got the management of the overall idea of Cui Kangxi's support. According to the preliminary idea, the new season Shandong Taishan will be fully upgraded, the fighting force will be greatly improved, and the results of all fronts will be a breakthrough. According to last season's record, Cui Kangxi set the goal of the new season will win at least one championship to return the trust of the club and fans.
It is foreseeable that if these plans can be successfully implemented, the newly emerged Shandong Taishan will once again impress the Chinese Super League.
