Kim Soon-kae is outstanding, but there are also two new stars in the Shenhua squad. Midfield talent Xu Haoyang has replaced international star Wu Xi with his flexible dribbling and physical fitness, while Yang Zexiang has become the intelligent star of the winter training camp with his all-round defensive ability to play as both a left back and a right sided player. With the stabilization of the squad, including Han Chao, Xu Hoyang, Yang Zexiang, Zhu Chenjie and Jin Shunkai, as well as the addition of goalkeeper Bao Yaxiong, Shenhua's strength for the new season should not be underestimated.
Looking ahead to the new season, who will be able to carry the burden of breaking the door for Shenhua? It's none other than Malelai. Although he misses every opportunity, he is still the most reliable killer in the offense. In the match with Qingdao Hainiu, he once again scored twice, prompting fans to tease: "Fans are scarce, the more courageous Mallet, perhaps he is not adapted to the crowded atmosphere of the game." However, Shenhua has one of the largest home fan bases in the Chinese Super League, and the Super Cup will attract a huge number of fans. Mallet needs to learn to play in a crowded venue and show his shooting boots on the Shanghai harbor stage.
The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. The performance of foreign center Andre Luiz did not seem to meet expectations, with a weak presence in the game and few highlights in the warm-up matches. Lacking speed and unique individual skills, he seems to be less useful than Malelai. Compared to title rivals such as Guoan, Shandong Taishan and Seaport, Shenhua's efforts to bring in foreign aid are slightly insufficient. Shenhua needs to be prepared to deal with this in case Luis becomes the team's shortcoming. The summer transfer window also provides an opportunity for the team to adjust their foreign aid lineup. Keeping Mallet is definitely a smart move, at least he can ensure that the team has a stable scoring point in the center forward line, to avoid the embarrassing situation of two center forwards are dumb.
