As we all know, the drums of war in the Chinese Super League have been resting for a while, and there is no definite news about the opening game of the new season. However, during this quiet period, all the giants have already been preparing their fists for the glorious journey of the coming season. Recently, a mysterious form of Shanghai SIPG players' dormitory allocation was quietly circulated on the Internet, revealing shocking behind-the-scenes movements.
This photo gives us a glimpse of Shanghai SIPG's reinforcements: at least four strong players are joining the team, including Yang Liyu and Wei Shihao from the relegated Guangzhou Double Star, as well as Zhang Wei, a rising star who has been performing well in Hebei. Once these players are in place, SIPG's lineup will be formidable.
Although Shanghai Seaport failed to dominate last year's Chinese Super League campaign, finishing in fourth place, they have always been active in the transfer market, bringing in domestic and international players. The addition of Yang Liyu and Wei Shihao to the squad has added wings to the lineup, which is expected to be invincible in the Chinese Super League.
Looking back at Shanghai Port's operational strategy in recent years, many fans find it mind-boggling. They had won the Chinese Super League title, relying on the Chongming Island Golden Generation of domestic players. However, with this generation of players aging and the youth training system failing to keep up in time, Shanghai Port can only search around for fresh blood.
Nowadays, SIPG has the strength to play on two fronts, and there are many international or ex-international players in the lineup. If a top coach can be hired for the new season, the Chinese Super League Vulcan Cup may fall into the hands of Shanghai Gang in advance.
Even if we take a step back, Shanghai Harbour are undoubtedly one of the strongest teams in the Chinese Super League. They have locked up a number of strong players in advance, and have shown their ambition to win the title before the new season's schedule is clear. It's not hard to see that their goal is not only to defend their Super League title, but also to reach the glory of the AFC Champions League in the new season.
