Shandong Taishan lost the Chinese Super League title last season and welcomed a lot of powerful assistance, but a dark start to the new season and a bottom three result was embarrassing and surprising. As the most powerful Chinese Super League team, why is it so difficult for Shandong Taishan to replicate Guangzhou's record of winning consecutive Chinese Super League titles? If Wuhan Sanzhen was too stable last season, in fact, Shandong Taishan has too many chains of their own, and if the strength doesn't drop this season, it will be hard for Shandong Taishan to be called the top team in the Chinese Super League if they lose the title again. However, Shanghai Port is also very good and has only won one CSL title so far.
What's the problem? Many fans point the finger at famous local coach Hao Wei. Wu Jingui led the brand new Shanghai Shenhua to an easy victory over Shandong Taishan, which showed Hao Wei who the top local coach is. As a result, Hao Wei was called off in the first round, and Shandong Taishan didn't try to change coaches midway through the season. Hao Wei also took over Li Xiaopeng halfway through, and later won the double championship. Now Hao Wei, just no sharpshooter Cressan, can not play offensive tactics, can only arrange the passing tactics. As many as 40 passes in a game, the attack rate is less than 10%. This is totally the British style of play. Who wouldn't have this tactic?
Fellaini and Guo Tianyu don't have the amazing heading ability to control the passing game, and both have a lot of problems; Fellaini is getting older and his athleticism is obviously declining, and Guo Tianyu has been delayed in his growth due to being forced to study abroad, and hasn't found his form yet. Therefore, these two are only used as substitutes and are not suitable to occupy playing time for a long time. If Hao Wei could see this clearly, Taishan's offense efficiency would not be so low. So, is there anyone better than Hao Wei to be the head coach of Taishan?
The answer is yes. Personally, I think Zheng Zhi is a great fit. On one hand, he is a legendary star of the Taishan team and has a deep affection for the team. On the other hand, Zheng Zhi has never coached a top team in the Chinese Super League before, and his motivation is definitely sufficient, definitely more energetic than Hao Wei, or at least able to bring vitality to the team. In fact, Zheng Zhi has three advantages. First, Zheng Zhi's tactical concepts are relatively advanced. After all, he has been immersed in Lippi and Scolari for many years, so he can make the Guangzhou team of the Chinese class play beautiful soccer, transmission and control are methodical.
Secondly, Zheng Zhi has too much personal charisma and unique locker room management skills. No one dares to disobey what he says. Moreover, he hasn't retired yet. He can personally coach local players on the training ground and do what he really says. Thirdly, Zheng Zhi's championship and spiritual attributes are so strong that he builds a team that never gives up and can definitely help Taishan change its spirit. In fact, championship underpinnings are very important. Isn't Zheng Zhi more of a champion coach than Hao Wei? Currently Zheng Zhi is still assistant coach of the national soccer team, but basically there is nothing to do. If Hao Wei really dismissed, Zheng Zhi take over Shandong Taishan is also good.
