After two weeks of international silence, the Chinese Super League is back in action. In the 13th round of the competition, Taishan defeated Changchun Yatai by a score of 4-1, which made the originally intense matchup into a one-sided competition. Cressan, Liu Binbin, Chen Pu and Fernando each scored a goal, and Taishan is no longer overly reliant on Cressan. The team has been undefeated for 9 consecutive rounds, and Choi Kang-hee has helped the team solidify its ranking since he took over. Although there is still a gap of more than 10 points with Seaport, the two teams are about to face each other directly, and Seaport is facing enormous pressure.
Choi Kang-hee's coaching career in the Chinese Super League has been through ups and downs, this time in Taishan to open the fourth station, so far the results are remarkable, leading the team to 6 games, 4 wins and 2 draws, seems to have completely solved the team's offensive problems. The South Korean coach revealed that the team is operating the transfer of foreign aid, the lineup will be further optimized, and seaport to compete for the title is not empty talk.
Choi Kang-hee particularly praised Fernando as the team's most improved player. Initially, the naturalized striker's training and fitness were not up to expectations, and as a result, he rarely got a chance to play. However, Choi Kang-hee's careful cultivation has significantly improved Fernando's form and fitness, and even if he can't play full time, he can still play a key role in 30 minutes or even half time, becoming an important attacking force for the team.
Looking back at Fernando's poor performances during the Hao Wei and Fabio eras, it seemed like a missed opportunity for the Taishan team. However, nowadays, he is back in form and has benefited the team and even the national team. He is seen as a strong foreigner, and despite being a little less physical, his breaking ability is still among the best in China. The goal against Changchun Yatai was his first since his return to the Chinese Super League, and it is believed that he will be back in the national soccer team soon.
Some fans have questioned that it is the club's management that is the crux of the problem and that a coaching change will not help. But sometimes a coaching change can bring immediate results. Although Taishan's management problems are still to be solved, Cui Kangxi has improved the team's performance in a short period of time. At the same time, the national team has an extra attacking player, and national soccer fans are looking forward to seeing Fernando fight for his country in the World Cup cycle.
