As we enter the autumn and September, China's professional league has crossed the halfway point of its schedule, and the situation is getting more and more tense, whether it's competing for glory or trying to keep a seat, all of them have stepped into the critical point of the final battle. Compared to the Chinese Super League, where the powerhouses are firmly in the front seat, the battle for the title in the Chinese League A is getting hotter and hotter. Currently, from the top of the table to the fifth, the difference between the teams is only four points, and the difference between the rankings is only one point, which indicates that the rankings will change after the next round of matches. In addition to the battle of glory, the Central League is also about the promotion quota, which is actually more weight, so the outside world is highly focused on the competition between the top two.
In search of a breakthrough, clubs are pulling out all the stops. In the just-ended transfer window, each team has made reinforcements. Pingguo Hanyin, the fourth place in the league, is one of them. Li Xuepeng, Hu Rentian, Jin Pengxiang and other three Chinese Super League veterans joined the team, injecting fresh blood into the team. Previously, Pingguo Hanyin was in the spotlight after winning the halfway title. But surprisingly, after July, Pingguo Hanyin met their Waterloo, losing to Dongguan Union and Qingdao West Coast in succession.
In order to adjust the coaching team, Jiang Chen had no choice but to step down. Wang Xiao, who previously held a management position, stepped in again as coach. At the same time, he set up a coaching team, assisted by Du Zhenyu. More surprisingly, in a bid to go beyond, Pingguo Hahong spared no expense in hiring former national soccer team coach Ali Han. Having coached Chongqing and Tianjin, he is experienced and knows the domestic coaches and players like the back of his hand. However, in April 2016, Alihan retired from soccer and entered retirement, spending most of his time leisurely in Spain.
It is not easy for Pingguo Ha Rang to invite 74-year-old Alihan to make a comeback. According to sources, Alihan's new role is the club's technical director, but he will be involved in the team's daily training, providing technical and tactical guidance to continue the residual heat.
However, it remains to be seen whether the 74-year-old manager still has enough fitness. In addition, he has been away from the soccer world for 7 years, whether his technical and tactical concepts are up-to-date or not, still need time to test. This reinforcement of Pingguo Ha Rang is undoubtedly a bold attempt.
