Beijing time on October 12, with the Guangzhou team in the first phase of the season in the Chinese Super League ended, Cannavaro and the team's contract suddenly released. In an interview with Guangdong Radio and Television Sports Channel, he unveiled his coaching "secret", admitting that there is no special technique to get along with such personality players as Wei Shihao, depending on his sincerity and frankness. Talking about which player in the team is expected to stay in the ocean, Cannavaro mentioned Gao Junyi.
Talking about players such as Tan Kaiyuan, Wu Shaocong and Yang Liyu in the team, Cannavaro said: "There is no secret, the key lies in hard training and serious attitude. Maybe some people think I'm young and inexperienced, but that may be the difference between me and some coaches. Many big name coaches come to our country late in their careers, perhaps having proven themselves in other countries, and come to our country just to spend some time. With their previous achievements, they have been able to try their luck in our country in a step-by-step manner. And therein lies my difference. My own desire to improve is perhaps stronger, with more focus, not only to change for the better myself, but also for the club and every player."
As a young coach, it is especially important to maintain smooth communication with the players in the team, and the reporter especially asked Wei Shihao, who has the most characteristics in the team. "Undeniably, Wei Shihao is a talented player, this is what we call a genius, a player with talent. I impressed him with sincerity. Will tell him: 'There are perhaps a lot of foreigners or naturalized players in front of you in your position playing similar positions, if you want to get the time to play, you have to prove to me in training that you can complete the tasks given to you. As long as you can accomplish it and prove it, I am able to guarantee that you will get a chance to play.'' Wei Shihao usually accomplished it in matches and training, so I did give him a chance. Of course he also achieved very good results, more so because of my sincerity, which made Wei Shihao respect me more, and I will respect him as well. Not only Wei Shihao, I'm very sincere with Zheng Zhi and Ackerson, and will inform them sincerely about my thoughts, the situation of the team, and discuss what to do together."
Cannavaro also talked about several equally talented players in the team: "Yan Dinghao would have been selected for the national team for the World Cup if he hadn't suffered a serious injury. After Deng Hanwen came to Guangzhou, his position has been Zhang Linpeng. Zhang Linpeng's physical condition has the potential to play in the Europa League. At present, Gao Junyi's skill level has the potential to play in Europe, where the competitive intensity and scrambling are much higher than in the Chinese Super League, and Gao Junyi can adapt."
