Regret and complexity are intertwined in Wuhan Changjiang's relegation journey. In the early stages, Wuhan was on a roll, winning three games in a row, but no one expected them to eventually slide into the relegation abyss. In the middle of the season, the team was mired in debt, players were demoralized, unpaid for long periods of time, and in a slump. Despite the luxury of the squad, the gloom of eight consecutive losses loomed over the team, and the embarrassing 11-round unbeaten record in the middle of the season added to the heaviness.
Wuhan's relegation and the 9-point FA deduction was certainly a blow. Failing to solve the problem of salary arrears within the stipulated time, the team's points plummeted and morale suffered. Although the club tried to make up for it, there was nothing it could do. The fate of the team after relegation, the problem of salary arrears and external debt is still unresolved, and the risk of dissolution follows. Guangzhou's relegation has been looming large since the beginning of the season. Difficulties abounded, with a serious loss of players and having to rely on youth players. Despite recalling Zheng Zhi as coach and replenishing veteran players, the results were still limited. The team lost the key battle of the season, and the shortcomings of the young players were exposed, and the title of eight champions could not escape the fate of relegation after all. Now, Guangzhou's future is in limbo, and the penalty imposed by the Football Association has added insult to injury. Whether they will be able to participate in next season's China First Division is still unknown. The Hebei team's situation is even more grim, with the possibility of disbandment increasing, and the future of Chinese soccer is worrying. The backlash effect of the gold dollar soccer is gradually appearing, and more teams are expected to fall into crisis. The dust has settled on the league standings, but who can guarantee the league lineup for next season? (DD)
