A 6-2 game against Cangzhou gave the wrong impression that Beijing Guoan had recovered and finally found their rhythm. The foreigners were integrating well and the local players were picking up the slack. As it turned out, it was all back to square one after playing Zhejiang, leading twice, equalizing twice, and finally reversing 3-2. Beijing Guoan is still playing as they please, with no tactical play and a poor defense. Stanley Menzo is not off the bench yet. Based on the team's signings and doomed goals for the year, the coach should have been dropped.
Is Li Ming still keeping Stanley's goalkeeper? Beijing Guoan have had at least three chances to replace Stanley this season, but no decision has been made. Even former Port manager Pereira has traveled to China and was tipped to take over, and now that's gone too. Stanley made a mistake in the final game that led to a reversal. after leading 2-1, there were no problems on the pitch, which led directly to the opponents' second goal. After being equalized, Stanley became even more ridiculous. Fang Hao replaced Ademi and abandoned the midfield.
Guiao has failed miserably with his signings this year. Of the three veteran wideouts, only Ngadeu passed qualification. De Souza issued an assist, which couldn't hide his running problems. Guoan doesn't have the strength to make him stand and play soccer. There is a lack of sweepers at the back, De Souza contributes but not as much as expected. Ademi is invisible and has no positioning so far. Front or back, both offense and defense, players play like headless flies, Stanley is a mess, Beijing Guoan as a whole can't play with real strength.
Due to Wang Gang's injury, Feng Boxuan took the starting right back role and was blown right out of the water. He is not strong enough to play as a wingback. Another player, Fang Hao, once again proved his physical fitness, low player and rough feet. He has made several substitute appearances this season and has not had a satisfying game. When he signed as a free agent he was considered a mistake. With a sideways burst, the results have been surprising. Signing Feng Boxuan and Fang Hao was certainly a failure.
On the other hand, the abandoned three generals Cao Yongjing, Yang Fan and Bo Yang at least played better than Bo Yang and Fang Hao, especially Cao Yongjing. He was rented to Yatai, giving Fang Hao a place to vacate. Now, it's better to keep Cao Yongjing. Guoan's famous player can't sit still. Facing Ademi's performance, he said Ademi's organization and defense is not as good as his own during Guoan's time, which is a mockery to the foreigner. Guoan fans have two extremes in their assessment of him. The first thinks it's true, the other thinks Xu Liang is totally hot. As a famous hotel, he shouldn't say that.
In the past one-third of the schedule, Beijing Guoan has accumulated 14 points and is four points away from fourth place. In terms of schedule and team performance, Guoan has fallen behind the top four. Now, we shouldn't think about competing for the title and the top four. Instead, we should first consider changing the head coach. Li Ming needs courage. If we change Stanley later, Guoan will be less likely to recover this season. Shandong Taishan's team caught up after choosing Cui Kangxi. Guoan's next game against Yatai is another tough battle. Fortunately, it's a home game with some advantages.
