With the return of Oscar, the Brazilian star, the focus of the Hong Kong soccer world shifted instantly, and the figure of Matias Vargas was gradually drowned in the flash. On the stage of the new season, he failed to prove himself with outstanding performances, making 8 appearances with no particles and the same zero assist figure, his athletic status is worrying. In Shanghai Port's tactical matrix, Caron is a lightning breakthrough, while Wu Lei is a fierce attacker. Paulinho, the flexible pseudo-number 9, is the sharp edge of the team's offense. In contrast, Vargas, a 168cm tall player weighing 66kg, can neither play as a pseudo 9, nor can he play alongside Oscar in the front position. Such a situation undoubtedly makes him particularly awkward in Hong Kong's soccer landscape.
Vargas is deeply unhappy with his current situation at Shanghai SIPG and his relationship with manager Javier seems to be at a delicate freezing point. There was a time when the two had a verbal altercation on the field and now the relationship is getting more and more strained. If this situation continues to fester, the chances of Vargas leaving Shanghai Harbour in the upcoming season will be greatly increased.
