A storm has swept through the Chinese soccer world again, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua, the two Chinese Super League power brigades are caught in the middle of it. The two veterans are in very different situations, Taishan canceled the overseas training for their own reasons, and Shenhua is facing even more serious difficulties. This internal strife has been going on for more than a month, and many of Shenhua's signings are likely to be put on hold until the player issues are resolved.
In terms of Shenhua's internal reinforcement introduction, despite having signed five foreigners, the introduction of domestic players has encountered difficulties. Bao Yaxiong was the only player who succeeded in his trial, while popular players such as Wei Shihao and Yan Dinghao failed to join, leaving Dai Weijun as the last hope. However, problems with the likes of Qin Sheng, Sun Shilin and Zhu Jianrong have forced Shenhua's signings to be suspended.
Beijing Guoan seems to be out of the picture and one step ahead in the race for Dai Weijun. If the Shenzhen team is disbanded, Shenhua may find it difficult to sign Dai Weijun. The storm came suddenly and the Chinese Super League teams are generally unprepared, but it is difficult to withdraw the 500 million investment already made. As long as Shenhua is not penalized, the team's prospects remain optimistic. Qin Sheng has left the team, not much impact on Shenhua; Sun Shilin can be replaced by Wang Haijian, Xu Hao Yang and other players.
Zhu Jianrong contributed 10 goals last season and is Shenhua's leading scorer. If he is unable to play in the new season, Shenhua's center forward position will face a vacancy. Yang Xu's contract expires in July, and Shenhua has yet to renew it. He also scored in the warm-up matches, and in three seasons, he scored 6 goals in 58 matches, which is not very efficient, but very diligent. If the price is right, it is not difficult to renew his contract, which just solves Zhu Jianrong's problem.
Shenhua's general manager Zhou Jun is facing a tough challenge this time and may be involved in the incident. Shenhua's management is new, so if the new season goes well, the team is worth looking forward to. Shenhua's warm-up match with Qingdao Hainiu was canceled due to a player's cold, sparking speculation. Currently, Shanghai Shenhua is in the limelight as it prepares for the game normally at its base.
Several of Shenhua's foreigners have returned to the team, with Yan Xinli, Amadou and Malalei training with the team. Bassogo is injured and the fifth foreign aid is not yet in place. Three players left for a short period of time and had limited impact on Shenhua. Players such as Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong and Wu Xi trained with the national brand, influencing Wu Jingui's new tactical style. In the first season of the long-term takeover, the level of foreign aid is not high, the team will not aim too high, and is expected to maintain a mid-table level and make a difference in the AFC Cup.
