Under the planning of coach Lee Jang-soo, the Shenzhen soccer force concluded the first stage of the fierce battle with 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, and the accumulated score of 16 points put them in the seventh place in the table. Such a report card is not up to the high standard of the target set at the beginning of the season, but considering the absence of the two major attacking foreigners, Achim Pang and Yarisandrini, such a result is also within the expectation.
However, Shenzhen's performance in the first stage was a roller coaster, with three wins and one loss in the first four rounds of the tournament, followed by four consecutive rounds of hard-fought battles, and finally ending with back-to-back victories after adjusting their tactics in the last two rounds. The team's uneven offense and defense was exposed, and despite scoring 15 goals, the team conceded 15 goals as well. Coach Lee Jang-soo needs to make more detailed adjustments and training for his team's backline and defense.
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In this season, Dai Weijun has undoubtedly become the biggest discovery of the Shenzhen team. Although he had already made a name for himself last season and played for the national team in the Top 12, he has really become the centerpiece of the team this season. In the first phase, Dai Weijun gave his all in every game, delivering 2 goals and 5 assists, and is currently tied for second on the assists list. As a U23 player, such an achievement is quite remarkable. Dai Weijun was directly involved in nearly half of the team's goals, and his pivotal role in the midfield was particularly significant.
If Shenzhen can stabilize their lineup at the end of the first phase, and the foreign center forward that Coach Li Zhangsu expects can be in place in time, the team is expected to make a bigger breakthrough in the following matches. However, Shenzhen seems to have relied on Dai Weijun, and it is very likely that Dai will go to the European league this season. If Dai Weijun really leaves the team, Shenzhen will have a hard time finding a suitable replacement to fill the vacancy, which will be a huge challenge for Coach Li Zhangsu and the team management.
