Cui Kangxi under the Shandong Taishan season summary: rise and regret at the same time
This year, under the subtle coaching of Cui Kangxi, Shandong Taishan team has reaped remarkable results. Under the coach's careful cultivation, many players in the team were revitalized and showed international level. However, despite their best performances on the pitch, many players failed to make it into Jankovic's national team squad, which is undoubtedly a great pity for them.
After three days of fierce competition, Ballon d'Or has selected the best lineup for the 2023 Chinese Super League, and Shandong Taishan became the biggest winner deservedly.
Shandong Taishan players occupy half of the Best XI list, and they are spread across all fronts. The center forward is Fellaini, and although his partner Cressan has announced his departure at the end of the season, the right winger position is still occupied by his teammate. The midfield engines, Moises and Li Yuanyi, despite their ups and downs this season, continue to put up eye-catching numbers, contributing five goals and ten assists, making them the centerpiece of the team's midfield.
Li Yuanyi, the 30-year-old player joined Shandong Taishan from Shenzhen this season. At the beginning of the season, he did not get too many chances to play. However, the arrival of Cui Kangxi provided him with the opportunity to become a mainstay of the team. He lived up to the expectations and performed consistently, scoring goals in the Chinese Super League, the AFC Cup and the AFC Champions League. His ability to attack, defend and retreat made him an all-rounder for the team.
In the backline, Liu Yang has had an exceptionally busy season as a left back, taking part in warm-up matches for the Chinese Super League, AFC Cup, AFC Champions League, as well as the Asian Games and the Preliminary Round. His outstanding performances in the tournament have allowed him to improve under the guidance of Choi Kang-hee. Center back Jadson, although a little older, with more injuries, has seen his appearances suffer, but whenever he plays, he is a solid defensive presence and even scores goals, making him the lynchpin of the back line.
In the goalkeeper position, Wang Dalei is firmly seated on the throne of Shandong Taishan. Whether Yankovic recognizes it or not, he is our first choice goalkeeper. With his excellent saving ability, he has defused many crises and held the gate for his team. Although Yan Junling unfortunately failed to be selected for the national team, Wang Dalei's brilliance still cannot be overshadowed.
Leonardo is also part of Shandong Taishan as one of the strikers. Despite Cui Kangxi's reservations about him, he is still a good striker. This season, he became the top scorer in the Chinese Super League, overcoming unimaginable difficulties by playing for two teams at once. Although it is less likely that he will return to Shandong Taishan next season, it would be his indirect contribution to Shandong Taishan if he can bring a good income to the team through transfer. We look forward to his further success in the next season.
