October 25, the AFC Champions League group stage war, Shandong Taishan team away to the score of 2-0 shut out the South Korean Incheon United, with this victory, Taishan team in the group stage to stand out, exclusive first.
After the game, media personality Pan Weili commented on Taishan head coach Cui Kangxi. He confessed that Shandong Taishan's success is largely due to Cui Kangxi's guidance. He mentioned in his article, "Shandong Taishan's victory in the AFC Champions League is largely due to coach Cui Kangxi. Some people ask me, if the national soccer team change the coach, can Cui Kangxi be competent? My answer has always been the same: of course he can. We should not question whether he can, but should explore whether he is willing to join the national football team. Everyone knows the current situation of the national soccer team."
Pan Weili further pointed out, "If Lippi is the top coach in international soccer, then Choi Kang-hee's position in Asian soccer is as prominent as Lippi's in the world. His strength lies not only in his excellent training and commanding skills, but also in his deep understanding of Asian soccer. His connection with Asian soccer has spanned half a century, and with most of the national soccer team's opponents being Asian teams, there is no one who understands Asian soccer better than Choi Kang-hee."
"Assuming that the national soccer team does not perform as well as it should next month or does not do well in the Asian Cup, it would be a great achievement for the FA if its chairman Song Kai could invite Cui Kangxi to come out. Of course, if Cui Kangxi himself is not willing, we should not force him. After all, in the club, he can get a good income, but also enjoy a lower pressure, and can lead the team to win the championship. Under such conditions, who would be willing to jump into the unfathomable 'fire pit' of Chinese men's soccer?"
