Taishan's training in Shanghai came to an end, followed by a short three-day break. The players took this opportunity to adjust their condition and prepare for the challenges of the new season. During this period, the Taishan team also received good news - naturalized player Fernando has arrived in Jinan. Once the trial goes well, the speedy player is expected to play in the new season.
Fernando, formerly known as Fernando, used to play for Chongqing and was affectionately known as "Little Motorcycle" by fans for his amazing speed. His brilliant performance in the Chinese Super League made him win the favor of the Chinese Football Association and complete the naturalization procedure. Unfortunately, due to injuries and other factors, the little motorcycle has not been able to play on behalf of the national football team.
During the offseason, Taishan got a recommendation and was interested in bringing in a small motorcycle. However, Fernando, who has not been involved in an official match for a long time, is in a state of mystery. His last official appearance was in Guangzhou's match against Cangzhou Lions in May 2021, which was also his only match in the past year. As a result, the scooter will first have a trial with Taishan. Currently, Motorcycle Jr. still holds Chinese nationality and meets the criteria to be selected for the national soccer team. As a local player, he has a significant advantage. If he can get back to his old form, Motorcycle is still a huge threat, which is good news for both Taishan and the national soccer team. On the 24th, Fernando arrived in Jinan. The Taishan team is on vacation and will regroup on the 26th. Fernando is expected to quickly join the tryouts and eventually stay with the team.
During the Shanghai training period, Taishan focused on tactical drills and warm-up matches, playing a total of 6 warm-up matches with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The young players took this opportunity to show themselves and are expected to be promoted to the first team, injecting fresh blood into the team.
On April 1, Taishan will go to Quzhou to play a friendly match with Zhejiang to enhance the exchange of soccer culture between the two places. on April 8, Taishan will participate in the Super Cup final, and the preparation time is tight. Facing the next challenges, Taishan team has three tasks:
1. Reinforcement: During the off-season, Taishan brought in Tong Lei, Sun Guowen, Hu Jinghang and Liu Shibo, but the team's strength in certain positions has weakened. The reinforcement program is still in progress, and it is imperative to find players suitable for the team's weak positions. 2. Formation bonding: Moises, Fellaini and Cressan returned to the team, but Sun Junho left the team for national team training. Taishan's five foreigners have yet to train together, while five international players are also playing for the national soccer team. The national team players will return at the end of March, and Taishan will need to complete the lineup as soon as possible.
