The CFA has shown unprecedented magnanimity by enacting an access policy on December 5 that has given many teams a valuable 10-day buffer, which has undoubtedly been a shot in the arm for many teams. After several seasons of the side effects of the gold dollar soccer, many teams are still running for "debt", those initial high salary contracts are still in the fulfillment. Even though the FA has given a cushion this time, it will not be as delayed as in the past. The Shandong Taishan team is progressing well, with access issues on the table, and the team has already begun signing contracts with an eye to the future.
However, the strength of Shandong Taishan's foreigners next year is still an unknown. Whether newcomers such as Zeca can seize the opportunity to pick the right foreign striker in the Chinese Super League is not easy. Just take Shandong Taishan as an example, the high-priced Lennardo didn't perform well in the team, but blossomed all over the place after he left the team. Pato's temporary addition last season also looked awkward. In the past, the team only had Cressan to hold up the burden of three foreign strikers.
Some fans are concerned about whether Kressan will extend his contract, Kressan said it is not yet determined, but I believe there will be a result soon. His contract will expire at the end of next year, which will not affect the layout of Shandong Taishan's squad for next season. Although his initial value was only 900,000 euros, he has now risen to 3.5 million euros, and with 48 goals in 64 matches over two seasons, he is expected to challenge Han Peng's status as the all-time leading scorer if he plays for a few more years. Taishan will need to extend Cressan's contract as soon as possible to prevent other teams from poaching him.
Taishan will not only have to deal with the challenges of the Chinese Super League teams, but also guard against the poaching of foreign teams. Cressan himself has expressed his willingness to stay in Shandong Taishan. As an all-round attacker who can play both as a winger and a center forward, Cressan has carried more than half of Taishan's attacking burden. Cui Kangxi's plan, Zeca and Cressan will play together in the Chinese Super League next year, Zeca will play as a center forward pivot, while Cressan will play a central role in the wingers and midfield. According to Choi Kang-hee's conception, the team's attacking effect will be unrivaled.
On December 13th in Beijing, Taishan will face Yokohama Mariners on the road. Although the team is expected to advance without a bad loss, the goal is still to rely on Cressan and Jadson to advance to the top of the group. The Yokohama Mariners are also eyeing this match and will not be fielding a full strength team like they did in the first round. It won't be easy for Taishan to face this match. The absence of Fellaini and Moises has left the team without a high point in the offense, and the midfield lacks a central link. The team can only rely on Cressan's individual performance and overall defense.
Taishan have plans to recall Lennardo, with Laois Choi putting together a lineup of four strikers, Zeka, Kressan, Lennardo and Byhramu, in a variety of styles to better prepare for next year's AFC Champions League knockout round. Zeka, who just won the K-League Player of the Year, will have his transfer officially announced in the winter window. Shandong Taishan are currently training in South Korea, with some of their injured players making a comeback. Experienced players such as Liu Binbin, Zheng Zheng, Li Yuanyi and Wang Dalei will play key roles in this match, especially goalkeeper Wang Dalei, who will face a tough test.
