Shenhua's moment of change
Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua: change and challenges in adversity
With the bursting of the golden dollar soccer bubble and the impact of the epidemic, Shanghai Shenhua, a veteran Chinese Super League team, is experiencing unprecedented challenges. Against the backdrop of internal and external difficulties, the club has experienced frequent internal problems.
Shenhua, which had suffered a FIFA ban for defaulting on foreign aid and foreign coaching salaries, completed the relegation task ahead of schedule last season under the leadership of meritorious coach Wu Jingui by virtue of its tenacious fighting spirit. Nonetheless, the team's deficiencies in tactical systems and young player development continue to constrain its development.
This season, the addition of Jiuzhi Group brought new hope to Shenhua. Solving the multi-year debt problem, the team was able to get rid of the transfer ban and performed brightly in the league, steadily rising up the table. However, Wu Jingui's lack of strategic planning and young player development still leaves Shenhua's future full of uncertainty.
In the face of the future, Shenhua club must make a choice. Will the return of young manager Xie Hui, a former Shenhua legend, bring new energy to the team? Or will the Portuguese Pontes, with his tactical system and ability to train young players, inject new blood into Shenhua? All of this will be revealed on the field in the new season.
Xie Hui, a legendary player who played for Shenhua for 6 seasons, is now part of the Shenhua team. His return to the team not only brings a wealth of experience, but also a passionate tactical philosophy. Xie Hui has also done a great job in developing new players, with youngsters such as Wang Zhen'ao, Huang Jiahui, and He Yupeng coming to prominence under his tutelage.
Pontes, the Portuguese technical director, has arrived to bring a mature tactical system to Shenhua. He has coached in Europe and has accumulated a wealth of experience. Now, where will he lead Shenhua to? All the answers will be revealed on the field of the new season.
In this change and challenge, whether Shenhua can revitalize itself depends on the club's decision-making. Who will be Wu Jingui's successor, Xie Hui or Pontes? Let's wait and see the new chapter of Shenhua.
