After a period of financial difficulties, Shanghai Shenhua, a veteran Chinese Super League powerhouse, has been on a roller coaster ride in recent seasons, scoring like a fish out of water in the first half of the season and then losing ground in the second half, especially at the end of the season, when they became a "scoring machine" for other teams. However, with the takeover of Jiuzhi Group, Shenhua has shown amazing stability in the league this season, with 15 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses after 28 rounds, putting them in the third place in the table.
The arrival of the Jiuzhi Group has given Shenhua a strong rebuilding impetus. This season's goal is aimed straight at next year's AFC Champions League, and they are currently just one step away from that goal. In the next round of the league, Shenhua can lock up the top four in the league if they beat Tianjin Jinmen Tigers on the road. At the same time, they have also reached the semi-finals of the AFC Cup, and with a win over Qingdao Hainiu, they can meet Shandong Taishan in the final. Although the road to the championship is winding, Shenhua is still 90% sure to break into next year's AFC Champions League.
Shenhua this season in the signing of foreign aid did not go well, five people only Amadou performance bright. Malelai technical roughness, Bassogo injuries, Teixeira glass body, Yan Xinli Chinese defender, in addition to the body, other aspects are not advantageous.
In order to make a difference next season, Shenhua must replace these four foreigners and bring in the core of the midfield organization and foreigners with stable scoring ability. Meanwhile, head coach Wu Jingui has promoted a number of young players this season. Jiang Shenglong has become a pillar of the defense, and Wang Haijian and Xu Haoyang are no less effective in the midfield than the foreigners. In order to improve the strength of the team, Shenhua needs to bring in more local reinforcements. Recently, Dalian people, Wuhan three towns, Shenzhen and other teams are rumors with Shenhua, including Xie Pengfei, Deng Hanwen and Wang Zhenao and other key players. Despite the hopelessness of the Super League title race this season, the AFC Cup title is still on the cards. Four years ago, Shenhua beat Luneng to win the AFC Cup under the leadership of Shandong Taishan coach Cui Kangxi. Now that Shenhua is once again on the road to winning the title, let's wait and see if they can write another brilliant book.
