On July 31, 2023, the curtain slowly fell on the Chinese Super League's summer transfer window, and Taishan's first-team squad underwent a subtle transformation, with a total of eight player changes taking center stage. Among them, newcomer Pato made his Taishan debut in a match against Guoan, while new faces such as Liu Guobao and Jia Feifan also made their presence felt in the F.A.C. Cup and the league. Overall, Taishan's lineup changes did not make too many waves. Coach Choi Kang-hee skillfully strengthened the team's bench, while four players left the team due to loan departures.
During the season, Taishan registered 35 players, including 5 foreigners and 5 U21 players. In the summer transfer window, Taishan made changes to both types of players. Sun Junho's registration was canceled, while Pato became the team's 5th foreigner. In the match against Guoan, Pato came on as a substitute, and his tacit cooperation with his teammates showed his quick adaptation in the new environment, and people are looking forward to his performance in the future matches.
As for the U21 players, Peng Xiao, Shi Songchen, Yu Jinyong and Yimulan's enrollment was also canceled. They went to their respective ladder teams instead, while Buyulang stayed in the first team and got a chance to play in several matches. To strengthen the first team, Chen Zeshi, Yang Ruiqi, Mustapa and Liu Guobao were promoted to the first team, with Liu Guobao making his debut in the AFC Cup match at Meizhou Hakka.
Duan Liuyu and Qi Tianyu opted to leave the club on loan, with Duan joining Wuhan Sanzhen and contributing a crucial goal in a 1-0 victory that helped Sanzhen collect three points. Qi Tianyu decided to go on loan to Jinan Xingzhou, where he will play for them in the second half of the season in the China First Division. Abdul Meat Suli and Jia Feifan managed to sign up for the first team and made their debuts in the FA Cup. Jia Feifan made his first appearance of the season in the Chinese Super League after coming on as a substitute against Guoan.
Meanwhile, the addition of Liu Guobo is seen as an expected replacement for Guo Tianyu. Wu Xinghan's loan to Nanjing City, but his final registration status is still pending final approval from the FA. At the time of writing, the information has not yet been clarified. Delgado, on the other hand, has been loaned to Suzhou Dongwu, where he has already shown his prowess in China's First Division.
Overall, the team's main framework remained stable despite the eight changes in Taishan's first team. Among the changes, the addition of Pato is the highlight, while the changes of other players reflect the team's tactical adjustments and the cultivation of young players. As the new season draws near, it will undoubtedly be interesting to see how Taishan's lineup will show its vitality on the field.
