In the 11th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on August 5th, Hebei defeated Chengdu Rongcheng by 0-1, and continued to occupy the bottom position in the league table. Despite having only 1 win in the first 11 rounds of matches, 10 losses and 3 points at the bottom of the league, Hebei's relegation does not seem to be a foregone conclusion. What's the reason? It has been reported that Wuhan Changjiang of the Chinese Super League and Xinjiang Tianshan Xuebao of the Chinese First Division are both likely to withdraw from the league, and a new league dissolution seems to be brewing quietly.
The only goal in the matchup came in the 77th minute, when Felipe Silva gave Chengdu Rongcheng the first lead with a shot from a narrow angle. In the end, Hebei was unable to recover and swallowed their 10th defeat of the season with a score of 0-1!
After only 11 rounds of matches, Hebei lost 10 games, 1 win, 10 losses and 3 points, placing them at the bottom of the league, undoubtedly the "brisket" of this season's Chinese Super League. In addition, Hebei's morale is low, and there are reports that Hebei may face a deduction in league points due to unpaid wages. As a result, Hebei's future prospects are still worrying, and they may eventually slip into the relegation zone.
So, for Hebei, is it bound to be relegated to the Central League next season? The answer, I'm afraid, is no. Considering the current chaos in the Chinese Super League and Chinese League One, the bottom-ranked team may not necessarily be relegated. After all, both Wuhan and Xinjiang are likely to withdraw from both the Super League and the Central League, and rumor has it that both teams may announce their withdrawal in the middle of the season. It is also not impossible that more teams will disappear at the end of the season, which has become the norm in the current Chinese soccer ecosystem.
As a result, there is still hope that Hebei can hang on despite currently sitting at the bottom of the Super League. Although Hebei is underpowered, problematic and demoralized this season, if they can survive this season, they may be able to turn the corner. After all, that's the state of the Chinese Super League these days, and who can predict what tomorrow will bring?
