Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, a team that carries the glorious history of the Chinese Super League, has been in the midst of many ups and downs in recent years. 2021 season, TEDA Group suddenly withdrew from the team, which brought the team to the brink of dissolution. The team was on the verge of disbanding when TEDA Group suddenly withdrew from the game. Fortunately, with the help of the relevant departments and the wise leadership of Coach Gen Wei, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers turned the crisis into a miracle, and not only succeeded in completing the task of relegation, but also made a comeback to achieve the eighth place in the league.
Looking back at last season, the tenacity shown by Tianjin in the league was remarkable. Not only did they survive relegation, but they also came out on top at the end of the season, advancing to the eighth place with their heads held high.
The Jinmen Tigers could not have achieved such results without the careful coaching of coach Yu Genwei and the introduction of a number of strong players to the club.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Qiuming, a returning player from Hebei, had an eye-catching performance last season, with good performances on both offense and defense. His interception success rate on the defensive end ranked second on the team, while on the offensive end he scored 4 goals and 1 assist.
Also of note is that new midfielder Tian Yinong and Merida form a tacit double midfield combination, building a solid barrier for the team's backline.
In addition, Yang Fan and Zhang Wei, who are on loan from Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port, also play an important role in the team's defense system. Yang Fan became the team's main center back last season, and his performance was noteworthy. Although Zhang Wei is not an absolute starter, he also plays well at left back, contributing two assists in only seven appearances, which is quite efficient.
At the end of last season, Yang Fan and Zhang Wei returned to their home teams Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port after their loan periods expired. Given their outstanding performance in the league, the Zimmen Tigers club also hopes to retain them for the new season. Currently, the two still have a one-year contract with their parent teams, and Zhang Wei is more likely to stay in Tianjin next season in terms of his age, ability and position in the team.
Yang Fan, on the other hand, is facing a different situation. At 26 years old, he is in his prime, and Guoan's backline is aging badly, and is in dire need of a young player like Yang Fan. However, since joining Guoan in the 2020 season, Yang Fan's performance has not met the expectations of the coaching team of Guoan, although he was given a lot of opportunities, but the effect is not obvious. Perhaps, Yang Fan is more suitable for Tianjin's tactical system.
From this perspective, Zimmen Tigers are likely to keep Yang Fan next season. As for the renewal of the lease or direct buyout, it still depends on the negotiation between Zimmen Tigers and Guoan. In recent years, the relationship between the two teams is harmonious, I believe that Zimmen Tigers show enough sincerity, the national security will not force to keep Yang Fan.
Looking ahead to the new season, the Tianjin Tigers' player lineup is relatively stable. If the club can introduce two powerful foreign strikers for local players, I believe Tianjin's performance in the next season will be on a new level. ......
