On the field last season, Zhang Hongjiang became an indispensable side defender for the team with his solid defense. This season, he represented the team in 23 games and became a hero on the field. At the beginning of spring, he was the main right back, however, as the season progressed, Zhang Hongjiang made frequent mistakes in the game, and these low-level mistakes made him suffer from the fans' criticism. Especially in the battle against Foshan Southern Lions, Zhang Hongjiang's mistakes were so numerous that he was replaced by the coach before the half-time break.
Zhang Hongjiang was unfortunately injured during the league break, and after recovering, Zhang Zhen stabilized his starting position with his outstanding performance. Zhang Hongjiang's first attempt on goal in the match against Chongqing Tongliang Dragons nearly spoiled Zhu Pengyu's shutout. Immediately afterward, in the match against Nanjing City, Zhang Hongjiang again showed his amazing ability to make a save in the penalty area. If not for Robertson blocking the ball on his arm, Zhang Hongjiang would have made two great saves in a row. However, Zhang Hongjiang did not appear in the next two rounds.
The club's two activities, Zhang Hongjiang interacted with the fans very little, which also signaled the possibility of his departure from the team. This summer, Zhang Hongjiang became the first player on the team to be rumored to be leaving the team. In the end, he chose to join the Guangdong Guangzhou Panthers, China B team. Zhang Hongjiang is not alone in this move south. During the winter transfer window of this season, former Dalian Yingbo players Ji Zhengyu and Jin Qiang also joined the new China B team, and now they have become the main players of the team. We would like to thank Zhang Hongjiang for his hard work for the team and wish him all the best in his journey with Guangzhou Panthers. Way to go!????
