A 100-meter race is divided into a start, a midway run and a sprint. If we compare this season's Chinese Super League to 100 meters, the first stage is the start. Shanghai Harbor is riding the dust, and Shenhua is in second place with "1-0"-ism for the time being. Veteran Wu Jingui is really very old-fashioned! Under the construction of Xu Zhengyuan, Chengdu Rongcheng is undefeated with 6 wins and 6 draws, and is currently in the third place, which seems to have become a strong team in the Chinese Super League. Of course, they had their moments of "carelessness", and went out in the third round of the FA Cup.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Changchun Yatai are also quite "punchy" this year! Yu Genwei deserves to be recognized as the flagship of Tianjin soccer. This team has gone from a relegated professional family to a low-key, pragmatic, resilient, united and aggressive team. It is no coincidence that he is currently ranked fourth. Of course, the Jinmen Tigers' bench thickness is nowhere near that of the Shanghai Twins or Shandong Taishan. This year, no fans scolded Chen Yang. Yatai is temporarily ranked fifth, with pressure on Taishan. Let's see who is with Taishan after this round and who is behind!
The second phase of the Superliga is more intensive and with July and August being the hottest, the races are more difficult. This stage, like running in a 100-meter race, is too important! Will we definitely win the Super League this year? It's really hard to say. First of all, it must be admitted that the Hong Kong team, with its high value, neat foreigners, and collection of local international players, is the biggest favorite for the championship. But things could change if Hong Kong are stopped by Beijing Guoan and Shandong Taishan in the last two rounds!
Harbor two consecutive visitors, Taishan two consecutive hosts. In the 13th round, Beijing Guoan hosted Shanghai Harbor. If Stanley is still leading the team, Guoan has little chance to win. But now the new coach Suarez focuses on the intensity of the training, and the offense and defense are converted very quickly, which is expected to create enough trouble for Seaport by virtue of the home field advantage. Seaport has a deep bench, which is an advantage, but Javier is dangerous once he has a short brain. In round 14, Seaport plays against Taishan. Seaport is not optimistic considering Tarzan's health condition.
What if, it's just a hypothetical. Fans who know the game are allowed to comment on "what ifs". If Guoan and Taishan had stopped Seaport, then the Premier League would probably have remained a double-hero this season! Double heroes, of course, means Taishan and Seaport. Some fans refuse to accept this: have you noticed Shenhua, Chengdu, Jinmen Tigers, and Yatai? Of course, theoretically everyone has a chance - after all, there's still more than half of the league to go - but with Taishan playing 12 games in July-August, with 8 home games, the second phase will be a good time for Choi Kang-hee to lead his team in grabbing points! Then into the break, September 15, the third stage of the "sprint".
Many teams have "ideas", Shenhua brought in Dai Weijun, the midfield is stronger! But if you want to win the championship with "1-0", it's more difficult. In addition, the music department and the champions Xiongfei, just "relegated", finished upgraded. Although Chengdu, Tianjin and Yatai are ranked first, the experience and temperament of the champions almost means that winning the AFC Champions League is more realistic. If Guoan and Taishan prevented the failure of the port, then the most important thing for the Taishan team is to train young players, complete the upgrade, and "get back what is lost" next season.
Hao Wei and a few of the starters involved were taken away, and the skies over Taishan are much cleaner. Choi Kang-hee has put the team on the right track, pulling their fitness together and working on the newcomers as they play. No one wants to "take the cards". Lennardo is back! Atalanta has Tan Long, Wang Jinxian, Sergio and Leonardo. Taishan has Felleny, Kressan, Chen Pu, Liu Yang, Huang Zhengyu and others. Choi Kang-hee can't use Lenardo with awareness and skill well. Fans.
