The summer transfer window is about to close and many teams have replaced their strikers. Shandong Taishan, Shanghai Seaport and Wuhan are the three strongest teams in town that have strengthened their strikers. Originally, the agent recommended three foreigners to Shandong Taishan, but Cui Kangxi chose Brazilian striker Pato after comprehensive consideration. And one of the foreigners was favored by Shanghai Harbor, giving Harbor a ready-made player. Shandong Taishan must defend the AFC Cup as only by winning the title can they enter the AFC Champions League next season. However, Shandong Taishan's trip to the AFC Cup became extremely difficult due to a delicate relationship with the referee.
In recent years, although Shandong Taishan is a strong team in the Chinese Super League and has won the Chinese Super League title, it seems that they are not the favorites of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) for Shandong Taishan. They are often treated unfairly in matches. When there are disputes, Shandong Taishan team is always the victim. This season, Shandong Taishan team suffered from a number of matches, which directly made Shandong Taishan team lose the hope of competing for the Chinese Super League title. Now, the FA Cup title is the most hopeful for Shandong Taishan team.
However, the referee's decision criteria is a major factor affecting the team's performance, which is an issue that Shandong Taishan cannot avoid. Shandong Taishan must learn a lesson from the Chinese Super League, restrain their temper and stop causing non-combatant layoffs. Jadason received two red cards for extreme behavior in the league, which directly had a big impact on the team's defense. The best way for the team to put too much energy into the referee as opposed to theorizing with the referee is to cut down on the fouls and convince the referee with goals.
Now that the summer transfer window is closing in a few days, Choi Kang-hee has finally chosen the foreigners he wants. According to reports, the agent initially recommended three foreigners to Shandong Taishan. Choi Kang-hee needed skills and tactics. Considering the money, he finally chose Pato. The remaining two were Lucas. If he was 1.93 meters tall, he would be very agile and fast. However, despite his height he is not very good in heading and bouncing and his salary is more expensive than Pato.
Shandong Taishan didn't choose him, but it caught the attention of Shanghai Harbor. Now the Harbors are discussing the final details of his contract with him. Not surprisingly, he will join Shanghai Harbors. It can be said that Shandong Taishan helped Shanghai Harbors to bring in a center forward. The other assisted player is back-rower Pires. He is very good, but Choi Kang-hee prefers the high center forward position. In addition, Pires' salary is high. Now, the domestic trio of Hwang Jung-woo, Lee Won-il and Liao Li-Sheng is strong enough at the back. This is one reason why Choi Kang-hee finally gave up on Pires.
Pato is currently on his way to China, possibly arriving before the start of the Chinese Super League match between Shandong Taishan and Beijing Guoan. Hopefully, Shandong Taishan will be able to pull off another Cressan-like deal this time around to make the team's offensive line even stronger.
