On August 24, heavy news came from the stormy soccer world: Wang Chao, the investor of the Sino-B Jiangxi Dark Horse Youth (formerly known as Yichun Weihu), talked about the club's future blueprint in an exclusive interview with Soccer News.
Wave of rejuvenation sweeps the team
Wang Chao said that his team adheres to the competitive spirit of never giving up and does not subscribe to the soccer philosophy of "keep flat and win". This season, the team has a new look inside and out, with a new owner and manager, and 26 players who are entering the professional league for the first time. The team's youthful strategy aims to create a storm of youth to meet the challenges with a new look.
Cultivation and delivery go hand in hand
In terms of talent selection, Wang Chao emphasizes that young players must be full of vitality, harbor dreams, and have a strong desire for progress. If a player lacks motivation, he may even suggest a transition. As for player development, Wang Chao emphasizes that if a player cannot be transported to a higher platform (e.g., Central League, Chinese Super League or overseas) within three years, his contract will not be renewed.
High-paced, high-intensity competitive style
Technically and tactically, the team pursues high tempo, high intensity, aggressive soccer. Regardless of the scoreline, the goal of possession is always to push forward, attack and press the opponent consistently. Defensively, players need to be courageous in their confrontations, while maintaining respect for their opponents, the referee and themselves, and resolutely resisting delaying the game.
At the club's management level, the management fully trusts the head coach and supports his core position to ensure that the team develops steadily according to the established plan. Wang Chao emphasized that the club will not be overly ambitious, and the first three-year plan will focus on the China B League, cultivate excellent talents and establish a perfect style of operation.
League Mission and Goals
According to Wang Chao, China League B should not be a retirement place for players, but should shoulder the important responsibility of cultivating young players and delivering fresh blood. Drawing on the experience of European leagues, he emphasized that the league should have the function of eliminating the fittest and providing reference for clubs to formulate long-term development plans.
Looking ahead to next season
For next season, Wang Chao said he will continue to promote the youth storm and create offensive soccer. At the same time, he expects to restore the home-and-away system to bring fans back to the field and inject new energy into the team.
