The situation in the Chinese Super League seems to be taking a turn for the better, and teams are gearing up for the coming season. Just last night, Shanghai Harbour Football Club announced that Coach Javier will be saying goodbye after his contract expires. At the same time, Qingdao Hainiu FC will also start the process of replacing their coach, Antonio, who is facing the prospect of leaving the club after failing to get the job done. The two Spanish coaches, who used to play alongside each other in Henan Jianye, are now standing on the cusp of losing their jobs at the same time, which is quite a sign of "the same fate".
Javier and Antonio, one a veteran and the other a young and energetic coach, are sought after by other clubs in the Chinese Super League because of their joint successes at Henan Jianye and their joint reign as coaches. But in the world of soccer, results are the only criterion. Their departure now is undoubtedly a negation of their past coaching achievements.
In response to Javier's departure, media personality Li Xuan shared her opinion on social media. In her microblog, she said, "The possibility of Javier leaving Henan is quite high, but I'm afraid it's hard to be picked up by other Chinese Super League teams. I'm afraid he won't be taken into consideration after the two Qingdao teams changed their managers. I predicted that West Coast might hire a Japanese coach, and now it seems that Manatee's choice is about to be revealed. Despite Manatee's close relationship with Harbour, it seems unnecessary for Javier to take on this responsibility."
From Li Xuan's comments, we seem to foresee that Javier's coaching career in the Chinese Super League may be coming to an end, while Antonio is also at risk of being dismissed. It is ironic that the two Spanish coaches, who have worked hand in hand at Henan Jianye, are now facing the fate of dismissal at the same time. The Spanish coach's coaching career in Chinese soccer has obviously taken a big hit.
However, such is the ruthlessness of soccer. In the Chinese Super League, in addition to pursuing team results and goals, failure to meet the club's overall expectations can result in dismissal. The dismissal of Javier and Antonio is a reflection of this unforgiving reality. Either way, we wish Javier and Antonio all the best for the future and thank them for their contributions to Chinese soccer. At the same time, we look forward to the emergence of more outstanding coaches in the Chinese Super League to help the continued development of Chinese soccer.
