When it comes to the biggest challenge that Taishan team is currently facing, it is not the injury situation of foreign players. This season, the Chinese Super League has implemented a new policy of limiting the number of foreign players to five. Taishan's Zeca, Cressan, Pato and Jadason have all suffered injuries, with only Kazaishvili being able to make his debut. Facing the opponent's five foreign aiders, Taishan team only has one foreign aiders to play, it is difficult to win. Fortunately, two naturalized players, Fernando and Delgado, joined the team, but their performance fluctuated, especially Delgado. Despite their high efficiency in offense, their defending deficiencies and lazy attitude have triggered a lot of controversy among the fans.
Therefore, it is not easy for Taishan to replicate last season's myth of "overtaking" this season. The team should perhaps consider giving young players more opportunities to show themselves at this stage. For example, Liu Guobao, the youth team's top scorer, has the strength to get a chance to play for the first team to train himself, otherwise he will have to waste his time on the bench. If the season ends with poor results for the team and the newcomers not getting enough training, then it will undoubtedly be a complete failure.
