As the second phase of the Chinese Super League resumed, Shandong Taishan led the way with their outstanding performance, with three consecutive victories taking them back to second place in the league table.
Behind Taishan's strong performance, coach Choi Kang-hee's intelligent scheduling was instrumental, while the firepower of several foreigners was even more crucial. Fellaini scored in consecutive matches, and the newly joined Pato also contributed his first Chinese Super League goal after joining Taishan.
Brazilian midfielder Moises' recent form has been a pleasant surprise, as he not only scored twice in the last round against Meizhou Hakka, but also had an assist, making him the best of the three foreigners.
Moises has contributed four goals and seven assists this season, a dazzling performance that has Shandong fans calling on the club to renew his contract as soon as possible, as it is set to expire at the end of the year.
However, the Taishan club has so far failed to reveal plans to extend the contract. Recent media reports suggest that some Barclays Premier League teams are looking to get in touch with Moises' agent in the hope of signing the Brazilian veteran directly after the expiration of his contract. Moises seems to be prepared for this.
Moises, 35, has played for Taishan for four years since joining the team in the summer of 2019, contributing 29 goals and 35 assists and contributing to the team's winning of one league title and three FA Cups.
Off the field, Moises' professional attitude is also impeccable, as he trains hard and goes all out on the field, which is why he has been nicknamed the "model worker" by Shandong fans. However, at 36 years old, his age may be a concern for the fierce Chinese Super League, which is also the reason why Taishan Club has not yet made up its mind to extend his contract.
But all this does not mean that Moises will bid farewell to Taishan next season. Referring to Fellaini under Choi Kang-hee, even at the age of 36, he is still able to maintain a high level of performance. If the club can't find a suitable new foreigner, Moises may still be able to continue his brilliant career with Taishan. Let's wait and see how the final decision of the club's top management will affect the future of the Brazilian midfielder.
