In the past, He Longhai won the praise of "Chinese Lionel Messi" for his unexpected shooting skills. However, He Longhai's career did not reach new heights after joining Shenhua. On the contrary, Shenhua's coaches didn't seem to see him as a centerpiece, which eventually led to his departure on loan. In his new home of Qingdao West Coast, He Longhai has been performing well on the training ground and is working hard to win a starting position.
The departure of He Longhai has made Jiang Zhixin's road to staying in the team a bumpy one. Although Jiang Zhixin had a bright performance during his loan spell last season, he is yet to prove himself in the Chinese Super League. Coach Slutsky may also be considering Jiang Zhixin, believing that there is still a gap between his strengths. As a result, Jiang Zhixin continues to be on loan to a Chinese League One team to refine his game. Looking ahead, he will have to show even more impressive strength in order to take his place in Shenhua's first team and become a mainstay of the team.
