Only the first hint of the league schedule, but unexpectedly set off the coaching change in the Central League of the frenzy. With the Foshan Southern Lions announcing the news of Antoniqi's dismissal, five teams - Shijiazhuang Kung Fu, Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and clear, Liaoning Ironman and Jiangxi Lushan - followed suit, announcing changes to their coaching teams. Although Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear has started the procedure of changing the coach, but the candidate of the new coach is still a mystery. In contrast, Liaoning Ironman and Jiangxi Lushan quickly completed the appointment of a new coach, with the intention of helping the team out of trouble through management adjustments.
Five head coaches have been sacked after just seven rounds of fixtures, a phenomenon that reveals the fragility of head coaching positions in the Central League. However, this wave of managerial changes does not seem to have reached its peak. Wuxi Wuhu, who are currently at the bottom of the table, suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in their latest match, a 1-2 defeat away to Guangzhou. If the losing streak can't be reversed, Wuxi Wuhu may be the next club in the Central League to go through a managerial change.
The China First Division League, as a second-tier domestic league, often has league results as the primary consideration when measuring a coach's performance. When a team is in adversity, changing coaches is often seen as a quick way to boost morale and improve the situation. But can frequent coaching changes really achieve the desired results? Or is it just a stopgap rather than a long-term solution? Clubs must be thoughtful when making decisions. After all, the growth and progress of soccer depends on a stable, scientific coaching team and long-term strategic planning. Simply relying on a simple and brutal change of manager is difficult to bring about substantial changes.
