In the first round of the showdown, Taishan met Shanghai Port at home and lost 0-1, while Wang Dalei failed to pounce on Wu Lei's near-miss header. The battle came to an end, but Wang Dalei took to social media and left an ancient poem. The move sparked heated debate among fans, some of whom interpreted it as an allusion to the internal strife and undercurrents of the Taishan team.
However, some fans also believe that South Korean coach Choi Kang-hee is imposing a stricter management on the team in light of Taishan's sluggish performance this season. Choi has ordered members of the team to prohibit posting any developments on social media that could spark speculation, in order to prevent aggravating fans' emotions and sparking unnecessary strife.
Wang Dalei's behavior on social media clearly contradicts Choi Kang-hee's ban. Especially against the backdrop of a home loss and consecutive league defeats, Wang Dalei's ancient poem full of deep meaning seems to be an indirect challenge to Choi Kang-hee.
However, some believe that fans may have over-interpreted the incident. Wang Dalei has always been known for his temperament, after the loss of the game, he expressed some feelings, purely personal emotions, should not be over-interpreted. As for the conflict with Cui Kangxi, it is nonsense.
Currently, Shandong Taishan is going through a difficult time, we should give this team more love and support. In the next round of the league, Taishan will challenge former coach Li Xiaopeng's Cangzhou Lions on the road. Choi Kang-hee is back in the team, so let's hope that the South Korean coach can lead the team to survive against all odds as he did last season, and end the losing streak with an away win against the Cangzhou Lions.
