Choi Kang-hee, a deeply popular coach, has not been shy about giving young players a stage to showcase themselves this season. However, his recent choices have been baffling, and his trust in the young players seems to have wavered. Zhao Jianfei has failed to make the starting lineup, while Jia Feifan and Abdu have been hard to find on the field. Only Xie Wen has been able to start a new chapter. Bi Jinhao has appeared in two matches, but his substitute appearance in the second half of the match against Beijing Guoan failed to turn the game around. Expect Choi Kang-hee to reconsider Bi Jin-ho's playing strategy in the following matches. Shandong Taishan have brought in a promising young foreigner.
Apart from Liao Lixiang, Huang Zhengyu and Li Yuanyi, the playing time of Jia Feifan, Kayo and Abdu should be cut down appropriately, and Peng Xinli also needs to reduce his chances of appearing on the pitch. For these seasoned veterans, it may be wiser to nurture new talent. Despite the unlikelihood of winning the Chinese Super League this season, nurturing a few young talents will be rewarding. The much talked about Zeca has finally made his return, and it is reported that he will be expected to return to the team around July 20th. Considering the acclimatization period, his comeback in early October should be the best time.
In the key game against Beijing Guoan, Fernando was in the capital but traveled alone to Jinan and did not participate in the competition. Recently, there have been many rumors about Fernando. Rumor has it that he wanted a big contract, but the club did not fulfill his wish. Due to his dissatisfaction with the team, he chose to suspend his game. There are even rumors that he may leave Shandong Taishan and move to Chengdu Rongcheng. The official explanation was that Fernando was repeatedly injured during the national team's matches. After arriving in Beijing, the examination results showed that he could not meet the standard of the game, so he returned to Jinan alone. In any case, it is hoped that the club will handle Fernando's problem properly. After all, he has been an indispensable force for Shandong Taishan and the national team throughout the season.
