With just one point from the opening two rounds of the league, Guangzhou has welcomed the return of the team since 2011 to
China Super League (soccer league)
The worst start since. Such a sluggish start is obviously difficult to bear for the Guangzhou team and fans who are used to winning in the past.
Guangzhou team's current formation compared to last season, the most important difference is that Golat and Alan replaced the "Pagoda combination" Paulinho and Talisker. Two in and two out, the appearance seems to change not much, but actually hurt the bones.
Allan (in yellow) and Shandong players scramble for the ball.
Paulinho is the tactical center of the Guangzhou team in the past two seasons, offensive and defensive tactics around him, Talisca is also the main manager of the Kanawaro primary by virtue of the front field scorer. Golat and Allan, whether on the field position, technical characteristics, playing style, etc., are very different from the "Paulista combination", replaced the "Paulista combination", in fact, is equivalent to the reconstruction of the Guangzhou team's tactical system.
This reconstruction requires a process, and even more so, it needs to be tested and honed in real combat. Now, the reconstruction seems to be not smooth. Guangzhou team in two consecutive games empty possession advantage, substantive threat is very limited.
If the replacement of the center player affects the technical and tactical level, then, the
Evergrande (name)
The decline in first team positions following the shift in group soccer strategy has an impact on the psychological side of the team that cannot be ignored, and possibly on a deeper level.
When Evergrande just entered the soccer world, every season before the high-profile revelation to light up the policy of winning the championship. Strong reinforcements to ensure, a unique overall strength, high level of coaching team, professional and competent logistical assurance, efficient in place of the implementation, so that the Guangzhou team won a hundred battles, "three years to win the
China Super League (soccer league)
"The lofty ambitions of winning the Asian Championship in five years have all been realized ahead of schedule.
Sun Junho (left) and Guangzhou players
Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer
(Right) Scrambling in the competition
The group is focused at the top, the financial guarantees are in place, and the team is cranky and strong."
Evergrande (name)
Dynasty" was created in a short period of time. At that time in
China Super League (soccer league)
All opponents meet Guangzhou
Evergrande (name)
All of them will be cowed before the battle.
Evergrande (name)
The team has a definite psychological advantage.
But this psychological advantage. Already with the Guangzhou team for two consecutive seasons reinforcements "only out not in" and gradually disappeared. From the strength of the Guangzhou team is no longer a
China Super League (soccer league)
The number one grabber for the title.
Shanghai Harbor before the start of this year's league,
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
The top rivals, such as Shenzhen, have held prestigious walkathons, with top executives from the parent companies of these clubs attending to give their teams a boost for the new season.
And."
China Super League (soccer league)
Eight champions" Guangzhou team is very low, not only no longer mention the policy of winning the championship, the head coach Cannavaro even the first confession is no longer the champion of the robbers, the championship is not the policy of this year.
The psychological impact of such an explicit or implicit statement on the team should not be underestimated. The players certainly do not want to give up, but the impact on their spirit, morale and determination is unavoidable, and the resulting difficulties are greater than expected.
Today's shutout by Shandong Taishan will not be the last. But, after all, the Guangzhou team is insightful "
China Super League (soccer league)
Eight champions", low profile, accelerated integration, still have the ability and strength to return the shutout to the opponent.
