While Oscar's star is on the rise, Argentine winger Vargas has become a target for Turkish clubs, and he may step into the Turkish Super League next season. However, Brazilian outside back Pope's appearances have been few and far between, and his departure at the end of his loan spell is almost a foregone conclusion. As a result, Seaport may have to bear the heavy blow of losing three core foreign aiders in the short term, which is undoubtedly a severe test for the team's overall fighting strength.
What's more worrying is that the harbor's top scorer Wu Lei has been suffering from a knee injury recently, and his athletic performance has been fluctuating. Since his withdrawal from the national team, the national football team has had a record-breaking record, which undoubtedly brought great public pressure on Wu Lei, and all these factors may have a negative impact on his performance next season.
This series of events has brought unprecedented pressure to Shanghai Seaport. As the previous champions, they not only had to deal with the challenges of other teams, but also the turmoil in their own lineup.
The restructuring plan of Harbour Club has brought an opportunity for city rivals Shanghai Shenhua to turn the tables. Shenhua had flirted with the Chinese Super League title this season, losing by just one point. With a shaky lineup at the Harbor, Shenhua has a great opportunity to make a comeback. In recent years, Shenhua's youth training has been fruitful, with young players such as Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong, Wang Haijian, and Xu Hao Yang having risen to become the backbone of the team and taking their place in the national team. The fluctuations and declining strength of the Harbor team have made Shenhua a dark horse to be reckoned with in the battle for the Super League title next season.
However, Shenhua are also facing some potential crises. Recent rumors about the club's alleged match-fixing incidents are rife, which could lead to them being penalized by the Football Association with point deductions next season. If this news is true, Beijing Guoan will undoubtedly be the biggest winner and is expected to come out on top in the battle for the Chinese Super League title next season.
