Since Muscat took over the coaching helm at Shanghai, his attitude towards Cai Huikang seems to be not so enthusiastic. On the one hand, Cai Huikang missed several matches due to suspension problems, and on the other hand, his athletic status and performance also showed a downward trend. To make matters worse, the addition of Ruiza, a powerful back-rower in the SIPG team, has forced Cai Huikang to become Ruiza's replacement.
If Cai Huikang doesn't want to sit on the bench at Shanghai SIPG, he may seek a loan move from Tianjin TEDA during the summer transfer period of the Chinese Super League (CSL). Tianjin TEDA has been interested in bringing in Cai Huikang to strengthen their squad for the past two seasons. Unfortunately, due to various factors, Cai Huikang did not end up joining Tianjin TEDA. Hopefully, Cai Huikang will be able to make a breakthrough under Yu Genwei's guidance and become an indispensable mainstay of the team if he joins Tianjin TEDA in the summer transfer window.
