Shandong Taishan recently restarted the training mode, although the foreign aid has not yet returned, but the performance of domestic players is especially critical in the remaining tournaments in order to achieve successive good results. After all, foreign aid is only a small part of the team, and comprehensive improvement is the way to success. With the departure of Fellaini and the potential departure of Moises, the new season's foreigner squad is about to be reshuffled. Let's not forget that we also have loaned out foreigners whose optimization should not be overlooked as well. Replacing Leonardo with Pato is also a viable option.
The goal of the Chinese Super League has been achieved, but the second place position is not yet secure. The team is in dire need of updating its backline, and the return of Gao Zhunyi seems to be a good choice.
Shandong Taishan team for this season's Super League team conceded the fewest goals, but the back line is not flawless, the age of the main players, the replacement strength is insufficient, and the strength of the main players gap is obvious. Especially in the center back position, Zheng Zheng, Shi Ke and Jia Desong can attack and defend, but the age of 100 years old. Such a defensive line in the Chinese Super League may be okay, but in the Asian Champions League, the holes are full of holes.
Shandong Taishan's backline was exposed in the match against Yokohama Mariners. If not for the heroic performance of goalkeeper Wang Dalei, the team would have conceded far more than one goal. As a result, the team is in dire need of an age-appropriate, strong, international-caliber center back, and Gao Zhunyi is certainly an ideal candidate. Despite his previous dissatisfaction with Shandong Taishan, Choi Kang-hee values the player's ability and attitude, and as long as he can improve the team's strength, anything is possible.
Shandong Taishan are currently expected to win the FA Cup. Despite finishing second in the league, that position is not secure. Cui Kangxi is aiming for the top three, but who wouldn't aspire to go further? Shandong Taishan are currently only three points off Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang, and a win or loss can change the standings. As the only team in the Chinese Super League to play on three fronts, Shandong Taishan are at a disadvantage in terms of scheduling and fitness.
Second place in the league is not an insured position and could drop out of the top three in the event of negligence. Over the course of three games, anything could happen. However, Choi Kang-hee's character is to never give up on every game. Players and coaches must be united in their thinking. With Fellaini and Moises likely to leave the team this season, Shandong Taishan are bound to make major changes to their foreigners for next season. Although everyone wants Leonardo to return, Pato's ability should not be underestimated.
It is reported that Shandong Taishan team plans to exchange Leonardo with Pato and bring Leonardo back to the team next season, while Pato will be loaned to Zhejiang in order to bring in a better foreign aid. This might be a good plan to optimize the foreigners. Maybe Pato can be revitalized in the new team.
