The years have gone by like a song, Guangzhou Evergrande had been riding high in the CSL, as if they had defeated all the gods. They locked up the CSL title several rounds ahead of schedule, won eight consecutive glories, and also reaped the honor of being crowned Asian champions. The soul of the team, Paulinho, has spent several seasons here, and his love and understanding of the team cannot be overstated. So what makes him favor partnering Zheng Zhi, and why is he obsessed with the striker position?
If you ask Guangzhou Evergrande which foreigner is the most popular? Who has the most amazing power? Perhaps the answer is none other than Paulinho. He joined Guangzhou Evergrande at the peak of his career, and is well known in international soccer as a member of the Brazilian national team. He joined the club thanks to his outstanding performances in the Chinese Super League. So, which player does he partner with the most?
In a recent interview, Paulinho expressed his views on the current state of Chinese soccer. He believes that the plight of Chinese soccer stems from the inadequate management of the Football Association, which has resulted in many promising young players failing to grow up to be good players. It's not that they lack soccer talents, but when they become adults, due to various reasons, they no longer regard soccer as their main career, and the goals they pursue are lowered, with nightclubs, luxury cars, luxury houses, tattoos, and alcohol becoming their daily routine.
Paulinho's partnership with Zheng Zhi is one of the best in soccer history. After all, he also had experience of staying in the ocean and knew the style of international soccer like the back of his hand. He is fully capable of continuing to show his style on the pitch, but why did he choose to quit? He advocates inviting more outstanding foreign aiders to join the Chinese Super League, with a view to improving the overall standard of Chinese soccer. He favors the back position and has his own reasons for his rejection of the forward position. He had shone in the back position, but for the sake of the team, he had to adapt to the forward position. However, during that time, no one in front of Evergrande was able to score goals, and he had to take up the heavy responsibility of the striker, which made him feel helpless.
Huang Qiang said Guangzhou Evergrande used to be the best in the Chinese Super League and occupy a place in Asian soccer. However, nowadays, they can only be regarded as a strong team in China, and the only way to inject new vitality into the team is the rise of young players. Paulinho is worried about this, and he hates to see the once glorious Guangzhou Evergrande now in such a state. His work with Zheng Zhi has given him immense joy. He loves the back position and his rejection of the striker position is simply out of concern for his own safety. So, do you support Paulinho's return?
