The New Express reports that Guangzhou may be able to fill the void and survive relegation if the Chinese Super League teams opt out. However, the CFA has emphasized that there is no need to stick to the 18-team scale, and that from the league's branding point of view, it does not intend to allow the relegated teams to be replaced, especially those that are "hard to win against five teams a year," which will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the quality of the Super League!
This view of the Guangdong media may seem a bit whimsical, but in the context of the current state of Chinese soccer, it may not be implausible. Guangzhou's chances of survival are more optimistic if they stay in the Central League. For the Guangzhou team, which is in the doldrums, it may be a smarter way to survive if they first sharpen their skills for a year in the Central League and then return to the Chinese Super League! (Qiu's Super League commentary)
