Four years into his career, three-quarters of the way through his career with the team, injuries have become a regular feature on his stage, and more than half of his seasons have been spent in the shadow of healing. Injuries have limited his contributions, and the team's decision not to renew his contract has left many fans confused. In the worst case scenario, the Darenians could be challenged for access, the team could fall apart, and the players could be left to find their own futures, a possibility that should not be underestimated. Coach Xie Hui has not been officially fired, but his fate has been decided, with a new position waiting in Shanghai, perhaps to take the helm of the Chinese coaching staff once again, while the Darenians could face relegation.
Despite Dalian's efforts on many fronts to resolve the signing dilemma before New Year's Day, full payroll seems out of reach, and the only way to convince the players is to convince them. Players such as Lin Liangming, Wang Zhenao, He Yupeng and Wang Xianjun have attracted the attention of many teams, and if the Dalian team gives up on them in the draft, all the big players will quickly start a battle for talent. Among the many teams that could be disbanded, Dalianers have the strongest homegrown players, with national team players such as Lin Liangming and a host of national players such as Wang Zhenao, Huang Jiahui and He Yupeng. Even if these players leave the team, they still have no shortage of hot offers from other teams.
The Dalian derby in the Central League, originally scheduled for next year, is now in limbo. If the Dalian people want to resolve the dilemma, perhaps they can give the players the right to free transfer, let them sign the contract and release part of their salary to give a ray of hope. If Dalian are relegated to the Central League, even if they compete, the salary structure will need to be adjusted. Four foreigners, Tesonev, Mamba, Manzocchi and Bosanjic, are feared to return next season. With the countdown to the tournament, the CFA will not extend the deadline for qualification applications, so it seems that Dalianers can only wait and see what happens.
