He Xiao Ke and Liu Guobao are only the same age, but Xiao Ke is suffering from heart trouble in late summer and it is hard to predict the date of his return, while Guobao is aiming to be in the first team and show his talent in the Chinese Super League. Taishan's homegrown strikers are scarce, with only Cressan currently in the starting lineup. With Guo Tianyu out for some reason and Fernando's mediocre performance, the team is in dire need of fresh blood up front. Kokubo has a keen sense of smell in the penalty area and a great shot on goal, and has a lot of potential, having proved himself in the AFC Champions League.
Guobao is currently in good shape and is not only expected to return to Shandong Taishan's first team, but will also receive attention from the Asian Games team and the National Olympic team. As a new star in the spotlight this year, Guobao is highly anticipated. In the second half of the season, if he can get Cui Kangxi's careful guidance in the first team, he will become the new star of Taishan. In addition to Guobao, Taishan's young attacking force also includes Yi Xianlong, who is on loan to the Central League, He Xiaoke, who is staying at home, and national player Xie Wenneng, who are the backbone of Taishan's future development.
Taishan are expected to keep their winning streak alive at the end of the first half of the season and enter the second transfer window set to make huge waves in the Chinese Super League. Sun Junho is about to leave the registration list, freeing up a foreigner slot, and Delgado is about to see a call-up. On the inside, rising stars like Liu Guobao also await their chance. Despite the ups and downs of the season, Taishan has not hit rock bottom. The addition of Choi Kang-hee has put the team back on track. In the upcoming match against Dalian Ren, Taishan is expected to continue their winning ways and Choi Kang-hee will make adjustments to his lineup.
