On the spring-like March 5, Shanghai Shenhua opened the 2024 season with a Super Cup title and a bright performance in the Chinese Super League. According to New People's Evening News, that powerful foreign aid in Shenhua's team who has repeatedly stolen the limelight - Malelei - has been self-evident despite being favored by two consecutive skippers.
Facing the absence of the opponent's defense led by Jiang Guangtai, Malelei was in no man's land in the Super Bowl against Seaport, constantly causing great impact on the domestic defense led by Li Ang. Not only was he able to break through on the wing, but he was also able to keep his opponents pinned down when fighting for the top spot. However, even with all the breakthroughs and struggles, Shenhua No.11's performance in shooting was laughable.
In the first round of the Chinese Super League, Malelei showed his true colors as a scorer. In the first half, he scored a threatening rebound shot that left goalkeeper Cheng Yuelei unresponsive. However, after VAR intervention, the referee ruled the goal invalid. It was a scene that made many spectators feel sorry for themselves and couldn't help but laugh at the same time.
For Malelai's ability to "spit cakes", some people criticized, some people tease, as if his every shot on goal has become a joke in the comedy. However, it is Wu Jingui and Slutsky such as different styles of coaches trust, so that he can continue to play on the field. The statistics of the first round of the match show that Malelai's shots accounted for almost half of Shenhua's team's shots on goal, making him the biggest threat to Meizhou Hakka's defense. If Shenhua loses such an attacker, the midfield and defense will undoubtedly face more pressure.
New People's Evening News predicts that Mallet will continue to be the "tormentor" that the coaching staff relies on to bring laughs to the game. While bringing joy to the fans, it is also hoped that he will achieve more in real life, transforming from a "show-stealer" to a real "protagonist".
