As the Chinese Super League season came to an end, the pressure to survive was like a haze over some of the teams, and the three relegated teams were in deep trouble, with rumors of the clubs' disbanding coming and going. As the world worried, Wuhan Changjiang made a decisive exit from the scene, and investor confidence was shaken. For Guangzhou, the departure of Wuhan Changjiang brings new opportunities. Once the 18 teams leave the field, Guangzhou will be expected to return to the top league, which is undoubtedly a great benefit for the club's future development.
However, just as we look to Guangzhou to fill the void, they themselves are experiencing an existential challenge, all depending on the decisions of their investors. After a lot of twists and turns, the latest news comes that Guangzhou will stick to the competition, but will not increase their investment significantly, and may continue their low-cost strategy for the 2022 season. Meanwhile, the team's relegation has led to the departure of many of its key players. Although the whereabouts of Wei Shihao, Yan Dinghao, and Yang Liyu are not yet clear, we seem to see a glimmer of hope from the study abroad programs of rising stars such as Wu Shaochong and Tan Kayuan.
If there is a shortage of funds, the signing efforts are naturally limited, and the Guangzhou team may be selected by the Football Association to continue to reduce operating costs without sacrificing results. This would certainly be a pressure relief for investors and there is no need to give up easily.
As for the external concern of the complementary issues, from the standpoint of the Guangzhou team, whether it is to fight in the Chinese Super League or the Central League, their investment strategy will not have too much change. The current coaching lineup is stable, and Zheng Zhi will continue to be the head coach. Despite the team's relegation, Zheng Zhi still explored the potential of the young players, and it can be said that he grew up with the club and became the hero of the team.
Zheng Zhi, Huang Bowen and other veterans of the stay, in fact, the old hosts of the deep emotion, this emotion also deepened the two sides of the close ties. However, practical experience shows that if continue to play with a full Chinese class, Guangzhou will be the focus of relegation whether they return to the Chinese Super League or stay in the Central League A. Fans need to be mentally prepared.
