In the middle of March, when spring is approaching, the epidemic resurfaced, casting a shadow over the Chinese Super League champions Shandong Taishan's spring preparations. The team was originally scheduled to leave for Shanghai or Haikou at this time of the training program was forced to be shelved, the team had to continue to be stationed in Jinan. However, with the official opening of the winter transfer window of the Chinese Super League, a wave of Taishan's reinforcement operation is ready to go. The ambition of the defending champions is obvious with the introduction of strong reinforcements in the front court, midfield and back court in one go, such a large sum of money.
The list of new recruits includes the much talked about addition of Jadson. Taishan club spared no expense to buy him out. Insiders revealed that the club considered this option before the AFC Cup final. It was the battle in Chengdu where the Brazilian defender's goal helped Taishan win the double. From the tactical level, the addition of Jadson is also to prepare for the future in the four backs and three backs formations between the flexibility of switching. In fact, it was this three-quarterback combination that helped Taishan win 2-0 in their first Super League match at Harbor last season.
In terms of midfield reinforcement, Taishan team has long been concerned about the expiration of the contract of Liao Lisheng. Although the outside world that the team's midfield strength is strong, but considering the Moises contract renewal difficulties, Taishan team has long been in this position to strengthen the plan. The coaching team, including Hao Wei and Japanese coach Hisashi Kurosaki, have assessed this. Hisashi Kurosaki spoke highly of Liao's receiving, passing and organizing abilities, and thought he fit the team's needs very well. Even if Xu Xin stays in the team, Liao Lixiang is also one of the targets for reinforcement.
However, what Taishan FC did not anticipate is that Liao is closing in on the national team's list for the Western Conference with his recent outstanding performances in Suzhou and Haikou. If true, he will not join the new owner until late April. Therefore, Taishan club is actively arranging the return of foreign aid, such as Jadson has arrived in Guangzhou to receive isolation, Sun Junho is expected to depart from South Korea next week.
Cressan, the highly touted 2 million euro scorer, also played for Santa Clara in the Portuguese Premier League last weekend (12). The two clubs have agreed on a transfer but the formalities will take time. Sources say Santa Clara may allow Cressan to play one more game, the 19th against Villaniceres, in what could be his Portuguese Premier League farewell match.
With no hope for Moises' return, the outside world is also very concerned about whether Taishan will supplement the No. 10 foreign aid. Previously, the introduction of new foreign aid program had been considered, but the coaching staff is also thinking about the possibility of internal tapping. At present, Sun Jun Hao, Fellaini, Liao Lisheng and Duan Liu Yu can play in the midfield. The original plan was to adjust Xu Xin into an attacking midfielder, but now the team needs to find another candidate. Delgado's status is also a problem. If he stays in the team, he will play as a foreigner, and Taishan will have no foreigner quota. Therefore, while Moises is not returning, it is urgent to dig out new talent for the No. 10 position. At the same time, there is also the possibility of Delgado on loan and looking for newcomers, but there is no relevant news yet.
After introducing strong reinforcements in each of the three lines, Taishan may have more surprises in store. The coaching team had planned to strengthen the left back, but considering Wu Xinghan is out due to injury, Liu Yang will play more as a wingback. When Zheng Zheng plays center back, the only left back option left is veteran Song Long. Taishan were interested in bringing in Gao Junyi, but the latter eventually chose to join Wuhan Sanzhen. Recently, there was news that Wu Shaocong also became a target, but the 22-year-old left-footed versatile player was also favored by many clubs. However, the latest news from journalists says that Guangzhou suddenly called off the transfer of several first-team players for unknown reasons.
