With the depth of the domestic soccer "summer transfer season", many teams in the Chinese Super League have fine-tuned their lineups, but the changes are mainly focused on the level of player transfers. Half of the season has passed, and the deficiencies of each team's lineup are gradually appearing. The introduction of new recruits is undoubtedly a convenient way to quickly improve strength. However, which candidate will be able to join the team needs to be discussed with the coaching team and negotiated with the intended players. This process is undoubtedly intricate. At the same time, some clubs are thinking of changing coaches. This decision stems mainly from the team's unsatisfactory performance. Replacing a coach seems to be a quick fix for the problem, but the risks involved should not be ignored, and the results should be seen in practice.
The most prominent problem of underachievement is undoubtedly the team at the bottom of the table. The Shenzhen team has not won in four consecutive rounds recently, and even suffered two heavy defeats, with a total score of ten goals by the opponents. Head coach Chen Tao has been under tremendous pressure. It is rumored that Chen Tao's position could be in jeopardy if the Shenzhen team fails to beat the promoted Qingdao Hainiu in the next round of matches. After all, he was a strong contender for the title, and losing six points is unacceptable to the management. After the game, Chen Tao also reflected on himself.
As they prepare for the 17th round of matches, the Shenzhen team made the decision to officially accept Chen Tao's resignation. Chen Tao will no longer be the head of the first team coaching staff, becoming the first head coach to step down this summer. According to the latest arrangement, Xiang Jun will temporarily fill the coaching vacancy, but the status is only acting. The future of the team will depend on Xiang Jun's performance. In addition, Yuan Weiwei, Fu Yuan and Guan Zhen will serve as assistant coaches. It can be said that Shenzhen team maintains the style of domestic coaching team in the selection of coaching team.
In November 2020, 28-year-old Chen Tao joined Shenzhen FC. He was first recognized for his coaching ability when he led the Elite team to victory in the 2021 Origin Cup Youth Championship, and in the 2022 season, Chen Tao was promoted to the first team as an assistant coach, contributing to the team's successful relegation.
In the 2023 season, Shenzhen team still faces many difficulties. Chen Tao bravely assumed the heavy responsibility of coaching. Despite his best efforts, he failed to meet outside expectations with only 3 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in 16 rounds of matches. The decline of the team's performance made him choose to resign and bid farewell to the team in a more honorable way.
Despite Shenzhen's blessing for Chen Tao's departure, his future in soccer remains somewhat uncertain given his brief coaching career in the Chinese Super League.
