Ballerina Mallet: show-stealing talent or true centerpiece?
Ballerina Mallet: show-stealing talent or true centerpiece?
On March 5, Shenhua won the Super Cup in the 2024 season and ushered in the opening of the Chinese Super League. According to the New People's Evening News, Shenhua's foreign aid Malelai has been eye-catching in the team, and although he has been reused by two coaches in a row, how he interprets the talent of "stealing the show" is still a matter of concern.
Facing the harbour in the absence of Jiang Guangtai, Malalei frequently pressured the domestic backline in the Super Bowl. He was not only able to power through the opponents' defense, but also pinned them down when fighting for the ball. But even with his brilliant performance, the Shenhua No.11's mistake in the shot on goal left the audience with mixed emotions.
In the first round of the Chinese Super League, Mallet once staged a wonderful goal, but after VAR intervention, the goal was canceled. In response, some people criticized his ability to spit cakes, while others teased him that he plays like a comedian, always giving people surprises.
Malelai can be trusted by coaches of different styles, and perhaps that's why he "steals the show". According to the technical statistics, his shots accounted for almost half of Shenhua's, and he is a big enemy of Meizhou Hakka's defense. If Shenhua loses him, the pressure on the midfield and defense will undoubtedly increase.
In the future, Malalei will still be responsible for tormenting the opponents' defenders, and may bring more "jokes". Hopefully, he will enjoy the game and at the same time bring more real achievements, from the "show stealer" to the real "protagonist".
