Guangzhou's manager Salvador and his men celebrated their victory with great passion after they had to endure a tough relegation battle. Yes, this season has not been easy for them. Their original goal, relegation, seemed out of reach, and they were under pressure from both inside and outside. However, their seemingly untimely revelry is understandable to a certain extent. After all, the Guangzhou team of yesteryear, the glory days of the Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League champions, are very different from today.
This change may be difficult for outsiders to predict. In just two or three years, the landscape on the green field has been completely turned upside down.
Successful completion of the relegation task, Salvador then accepted an exclusive interview with the local media. He confessed that the staff of Evergrande Soccer School, the coaching team, and the players' outstanding performance together forged this glorious moment. Salvador paid tribute to the long history of Guangzhou Evergrande, praising it as an indispensable and important force in the league with countless honors. It is not easy for them to hold their ground against such a backdrop.
Talking about his coaching experience, Salvador proudly stated that his team is a team without the support of foreign aid and young players from the soccer school. This self-sufficient model makes him proud. He hopes that more newcomers will join the team and improve the overall strength.
Looking ahead to next season, Salvador said the team's goal remains unchanged, and he hopes to hit the Chinese Super League without foreign aid. Although the Chinese Super League has left the "Golden Dollar Era", most teams still rely on international players and foreign aid. In such an environment, it is extremely difficult to compete with these teams. Guangzhou can only rely on the help of talented youngsters if they want to return to the familiar field.
According to Salvador's, 19-year-old Xu Bin, Wang Shijie, Yang Dejiang and 18-year-old Li Xingxian are all expected to be the team's new stars. Both Guangzhou fans and national team supporters hope that these young players will grow up quickly and inject new energy into Chinese soccer.
