In the domestic soccer "summer window" continues, most of the clubs in the Chinese Super League have made personnel adjustments, but mainly focused on the player level. After all, halfway through the season, the lineup has exposed certain deficiencies. Signing is the most convenient way to improve the signing. Of course, the specific candidates have to discuss with the coach, and then negotiate with the interested players. The process is very complicated. In addition to players, individual clubs have also moved to change coaches. The main reason is that the results are not up to standard. Changing coaches is the fastest way to solve the problem. Of course there is a certain risk, and the effect depends on the actual results.
Since performance is a factor, the biggest need for a coaching change is for the last team in the table. Shenzhen, who lost 4 consecutive games, fell into the relegation zone and suffered 2 consecutive 5-goal defeats. Head coach Chen Tao's coaching pressure has doubled. Previously it was said that Chen Tao's position would not be guaranteed once he lost to promotion horse Qingdao Hainiu. After all, he is a direct competitor of the championship, losing 6 points is obviously unacceptable to the management. After the game, Chen Tao himself reflected on it.
Just when preparing for the 17th round, Shenzhen team finally gave an answer, officially announced that they agreed to Chen Tao's resignation. The latter is no longer the head of the first team coaching staff, becoming the first head coach to step down in the July summer window. According to the latest arrangement, Xiang Jun took the place of the coach, but still in an acting capacity. Whether this can be rectified depends on the coach's performance. The assistant coaches are Yuan Weiwei, Fu Yuan and Guan Zhen. It should be noted that the Shenzhen team continues the pairing of the domestic coaching staff.
In November 2020, 28-year-old Chen Tao joined Shenzhen FC. First, he was recognized for his coaching performance when he led the elite team to win the 2021 Origin Cup Youth Championship, and in the 2022 season, Chen Tao contributed to the team's relegation by being promoted to the first team as an assistant coach.
In the 2023 season, Shenzhen's difficulties still exist. Chen Tao bravely stood up and shouldered the responsibility of coach. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to satisfy the outside world with only 3 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in 16 rounds of matches. The team's results were out of control, but he had no choice but to resign and leave the team in a more honorable way.
From the blessing of the Shenzhen team, Chen Tao is very unlikely to remain at the club, but the brief experience of coaching in the Chinese Super League still has a certain impact on Chen Tao's future development.
