With the return of Zeca in the second half of the season, Shandong Taishan is facing the urgent task of formation adjustment. Currently, there is no one else to replace Zeca in the team, and the adjustment in the summer transfer window is imminent. If Pato and Zeca clash, the team may have to take the measure of early termination of the contract, because the loan is not substantial, Zeca will still occupy the foreign aid quota. Pato may return to the Indonesian league, and only after his departure will Shandong Taishan have the chance to bring in a strong back. However, the team's current injury situation is serious, from Liu Binbin to Shi Ke, to Wang Tong, Zheng Zheng, Liao Lisheng, Li Yuanyi, Ji Xiang, Jadason and Kressan, every player is injured in different degrees.
Shandong Taishan's aging problem has intensified, with veterans struggling to keep up with Cui Kangxi's training pace. The lack of a recovery period is also a major challenge with the intensity of this season's matches. However, Cui Kangxi's persistence has sometimes been an injury trigger. For example, in the first match against Yatai, the team was already ahead by many points and should have replaced Klassen, but Choi Kang-hee did not do so. As a result, Klassen was injured in training and missed the first leg against Yokohama Marinos. Although he returned in time for the second leg, his form did not meet expectations.
The team must be united in the face of such adversity. The support of the management and the fans is crucial. This season, we need to adjust our expectations and give our young players more opportunities to show their talents, so as to achieve a smooth transition between old and new players. What are your thoughts on this?
