The former Chinese Super League (CSL) dominant Guangzhou team, under the leadership of Salvador, had a good record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 games unbeaten, allowing the team to escape the shadow of relegation for the time being. Owner Xu Jiayin, who has not been seen for a long time, also personally presided over a club meeting, setting out the team's relegation target for this year and the dream of surpassing it next year. However, with a flurry of signings from other Central League One teams in the summer window, especially the improvement in the strength of foreign aid, Guangzhou was once again caught in a passive state. Immediately afterward, the team suffered a four-game winless streak. After a 0-2 loss to Sichuan Jiuniu, Guangzhou's undefeated streak was broken, leaving them with a slim 3-point advantage over the relegation zone.
Guangzhou's loyal fans are well aware that Bugra Khan is the player who scored consecutive goals and achieved the team's top scorer. But recently, Bugra Khan's playing time has become less and less, and even in the first game against Sichuan Jiuniu, he didn't even have a chance to play for a minute. Especially when Guangzhou's offensive end was in a stalemate, the Salvadoran coach didn't replace him either. This also sparked speculations of discord in the locker room. However, Bugra Khan clarified these rumors via social media.
Bugra Khan said, "Everything is fine in the dressing room. It is the decision of the coaching staff and the head coach whether to be in the starting line-up or not. We respect their choice. We train hard every day to earn our place and there is a good atmosphere of competition in the team. We are a team and share the responsibility regardless of the result. We shouldn't let a player bear the burden alone, let alone hurt something that never happened." This shows that the atmosphere of Guangzhou team is still harmonious and the competition among players is healthy.
Personal opinion, at present Guangzhou team is facing difficulties in many aspects. Against the backdrop of opponents strengthening their strengths, it is inevitable that Guangzhou's overall competitiveness will naturally decline. Moreover, most of the opponents Guangzhou has faced recently are favorites who are competing for the title and expected to surpass it. Therefore, Guangzhou's loss is to some extent justified, and I am afraid that even if other players are replaced, it will be difficult to turn the situation around. If Guangzhou can easily beat these super favorites and title favorites, then the team undoubtedly has the strength to compete for the title. Therefore, when Guangzhou is in the doldrums, fans should give their support to the team instead of adding the burden of suspicion.
