Shenhua coaching changes and future development
Rumors are swirling that a coaching change at Shanghai Shenhua is imminent. Although Wu Jingui has honored Shenhua with an FA Cup victory, he is still in danger of being dismissed. Fans are concerned about the future direction of the team.
According to reliable sources, Shenhua has quietly decided to invite former Russian national team boss Slutsky to take charge of the coaching whip. This change has caught many Shenhua fans off guard, as Wu Jingui's performance has been competent. Slutsky and Wu Jingui's coaching philosophy is the opposite, he will bring a new tactical perspective and coaching style for Shenhua.
Slutsky plans to officially enter Shenhua at the end of this month. At the beginning of his tenure, he will make drastic adjustments to the coaching team, and the coaching lineup under Wu Jingui will face a complete change of blood. At the same time, Slutsky will also bring two Russian assistant coaches to Shanghai, and invited Shenhua veteran Xie Hui as an assistant coach to stabilize the team locker room.
Xie Hui returned to Shenhua, his role is not only as an assistant coach, but also the team's spiritual pillar. During his years at Shenhua, he helped the team win numerous honors, and went down in history as the A-League Champion in 1995. Rumor has it that Xie Hui was also the driving force behind Slutsky's move to Shenhua, which undoubtedly solidifies his position in the team.
As an assistant coach, Xie Hui will assist Slutsky in planning tactics and training while helping the team grow with his vast experience. He will also convey the name of an old Dalian player, Lin Liangming - his mentor - to his new owners, Jiuzhi Group.
Lin Liangming has become a hot figure in the transfer market, with many giants rushing to join him. Given Xie Hui's favor, Lin Liangming may follow in his mentor's footsteps and join Shanghai Shenhua.
Shenhua club is also preparing to bring in more powerful reinforcements to optimize the team lineup. The replacements for the wing backs and center backs are in dire need of new blood; Gao Tianyi, the organizer of the midfield, has agreed to join the team and is expected to take on a heavy responsibility; Dai Weijun's position will also be adjusted to adapt to the new changes in the team.
Although the arrival of Slutsky will bring a radical change to Shenhua, some Shanghai soccer circles speculate that Slutsky is just a pawn of the Jiuzhi Group to replace Wu Jingui. If he fails to perform well, Xie Hui may take his place.
In the past two years, Xie Hui's performance in Dalian has been obvious to all. Compared to Wu Jingui and other foreign coaches, he is more passionate, more familiar with the Chinese Super League environment, and knows how to stimulate the potential of young players. Shenhua is in the middle of a rebuilding period, and a mid-generation coach like Xie Hui is exactly what the team needs. I believe that with the concerted efforts of the entire club, Shenhua will be able to make a breakthrough next season and return to the Super League Championship in the next few years!
