The future of Shenzhen's Chinese Super League (CSL) supremacy has touched the nerves of countless fans. According to Shenzhen team reporter Cheng Wenli, the team is burdened with a debt of up to 3.5 billion dollars. After the league finale, there is news that if the debt problem remains unresolved, Shenzhen is afraid of falling into the abyss of relegation or direct dissolution. In order to prompt the management of the music department of Shenzhen to compromise, if there are companies interested in taking over the team, the management will reduce the music department most of the debt. In order to protect Shenzhen's seat in the Chinese Super League, the CFA quickly injected 25 million into the music department. It seems that Shenzhen's road to relegation is not out of reach.
The drums of the new season are beating and the Shenzhen team is engaged in preparation and training. The club will also have a new coach in the form of former international Chen Tao, a 37-year-old who was the midfield leader of the National Youth Football League's 85th Golden Generation, playing alongside Lionel Messi in the World Youth Championships, and was honored as a member of the Best XI. Chen Tao, who could have gone abroad for further studies, had to stay in the Chinese Super League after his plans were shelved due to Shenyang Jinde's expensive transfer fee. In addition to Shenyang Jinde, Chen Tao has also played for Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Albin. This time, Shenzhen became the starting point of Chen Tao's coaching career, both opportunities and challenges. In the case of the team's debt, the possibility of large-scale reinforcements is unlikely. It is reported that Shenzhen three main Dai Weijun, Zhang Yuan, Li Yuanyi may be leaving the team.
Despite Shenzhen's poor performance, the club's top management has invested heavily. Currently, the team has six former international players, including Gao Lin, Sun Ke, Wang Yongper, Jiang Zhipeng, Pei Shuai and Dong Chunyu. Even if three of the main force left the team, Shenzhen's overall strength is still not to be underestimated. If these veterans can find form in the new season, Shenzhen relegation is not hopeless. It is reported that veterans Gao Lin and Jiang Zhipeng have returned to Shenzhen to prepare for the game, which also means that the two international players will continue to play for Shenzhen.
It is worth mentioning that Gao Lin and Chen Tao were once teammates of the 85 National Youth Football League, and the meritorious strikers of Evergrande and the National Football League wrote legends on the international stage. After leaving Guangzhou, Gao Lin joined Shenzhen as captain and assistant coach. Now, Gao Lin is also planning for his career after retirement. In the future, he may become a coach like Chen Tao. However, in the face of Shenzhen's plight, the 37-year-old veteran chose to stick to his guns and help the team tide over the difficulties. For newly promoted coach Chen Tao, field command is his shortcoming, while old teammate Gao Lin will formulate tactics for him. It is believed that with the support of Evergrande, Chen Tao's coaching journey in the new season will be smoother.
