The final round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is about to take place, however, the mystery of who will win the title remains deep in the air. There are so many different opinions on this crucial finale that no one can be sure of the outcome. The situation is confusing. It is reported that the CFA is pressuring clubs to give their best in the decisive moment. If anyone opts out, it is feared that the title will be decided by a forfeit. Looking back, similar scenarios are not rare, but Beijing Guoan's situation is really not optimistic. It is reported that as of now, there are only two people left in the Guoan team who have not been attacked by the flu. Foreign aid Dablo and the U21 ladder can still stay healthy. This shows that if Guoan insists on playing, it will have to select from the young players. In contrast, the recovery of Tianjin Golden Gate Tigers is relatively optimistic. The first-team players have basically recovered in Wuhan and are expected to return to the field in the final round.
Rumor has it that Shandong Taishan are expected to rake in enough goal difference over Beijing Guoan if forfeiture is prohibited, while the situation in Wuhan Sanzhen is relatively complicated. Originally, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers could have opted for a forfeit, but given that they would have had to face a similarly affected Wuhan Sanzhen, they might have done their best to deny their opponents more goal difference. Although Wuhan Sanzhen are more likely to win the league title, hopes of winning the title remain if Shandong Taishan gain enough ground on Beijing Guoan!
The three Wuhan towns are aiming to win the title, otherwise why would they have to put pressure on the FA?
Some fans have been outspoken enough to suggest that the CFA create two league championships for the 2022 season. The special nature of this season is self-evident, and it is challenging for every team, especially at the critical moment of the title race, with some teams even going so far as to risk the health of their players. Is this fair? As a result, some fans have suggested the following:
1. In the final round of matches, Beijing Guoan and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers may choose to forfeit their matches;
2. the creation of two league championships or the elimination of the championship for the 2022 season;
3. The AFC Champions League places are awarded to the top three finishers in the league, with the fourth place in the league filling the AFC Champions League place if the FA Cup winners are also among the top three finishers in the league.
The Editor also agrees with the fans' suggestion. Unlike the fans, the editor believes that there is no need to establish a league championship in the 2022 season, i.e., there is no need to award the prize. After all, the gold content of this season's championship has been greatly reduced from the force majeure cold. Wuhan Sanzhen and Shandong Taishan are both likely to win the title, but if they get it through forfeit, the gold content will be greatly reduced! Therefore, I think the champion of the 2022 season should belong to all fans!
