Wako and Cressan are inseparable, but both prefer to ride alone, which makes it difficult for them to form a tacit understanding on the field. Coach Choi Kang-hee did not customize his tactics for the team, but only used the traditional man-marking strategy, which is old-fashioned but physically exhausting. In half a season of coaching, the players were able to hold their own, but as time went on, their bodies were gradually overwhelmed. Coupled with the shrinking winter training this season, the players were not rested enough and injuries were frequent.
Shandong Taishan suffered non-combat attrition, the team's finances are stable, and the players' mentality has strayed off the field. The team's core problem lies in equity reform. If the reform is successful, Jinan Culture and Tourism withdraws, a strong enterprise takes over, and the three major shareholders make a concerted effort, the team will usher in a huge investment. At that time, the next season will usher in a tactical master coach, and the introduction of several powerful foreign aid, the players bonus increase, playing motivation doubled. The overall strength of the team will then rise, and with five top foreign aiders assembled, Shandong Taishan is expected to get rid of the shackles of Shenhua and Harbor, and impact the championship. However, if the equity reform stagnates, the team's performance will hardly improve. If there is insufficient investment in a short period of time, the team may rely on youth team players, who are loyal and have lower salary requirements. Despite signing a long-term contract with Choi Kang-hee, Choi may be more suitable in the short term, while a long-term partnership may not be appropriate.
