After Cui Kangxi took charge of the Shandong Taishan team, this season the team achieved the second place in the Chinese Super League, runner-up in the FA Cup, and debuted in the AFC Champions League in the second group, a result that surprised Shandong fans. Before Cui Kangxi's arrival, fans could only long for such results. Although Shandong Taishan did not win the championship, fans and team management highly recognized Cui Kangxi's coaching. In the new season, Cui Kangxi will have the right to coach the whole season, the team will also give him greater autonomy, so that he can remodel the team in accordance with his own philosophy. In the reinforcement strategy, Shandong Taishan plans to build a 4K as the core of the lineup, the front line will set up a new trident, the midfield will build the team's backbone.
In the face of the current trough of the Chinese Super League, the focus of competition among teams is centered on the strength of foreign aid. Once a team is able to bring in a few powerhouse foreign aiders, its performance will undoubtedly improve significantly. However, in order to attract quality foreign aid, the team's performance in the Chinese Super League and financial strength are key. In terms of financial strength, Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League is undoubtedly a standout. Most of the domestic players have international experience, and the strength of foreign aid should not be underestimated. This season, Shandong Taishan lost to Shenhua in the Chinese Super League and unexpectedly lost to Yokohama Marinos in the final round of the AFC Champions League group stage, which exposed the gap between the team and the strongest teams.
With the departure of Fellaini and Moises, Shandong Taishan has accelerated the adjustment of reinforcements, and Cui Kangxi's adjustment of foreign aid also seems to be thunderous. At present, the team has basically finalized two foreign aid, Zeca and Kaza, their arrival will enrich the team's offensive means. Together with the existing Cressan, the three will form the team's new offensive trident. They are not only technically excellent, Zeca and Cressan also have the height advantage.
This combination is expected to solve the problem of Shandong Taishan's one-dimensional offense in front of the field. Choi Kang-hee's favorite Baek Seung-ho has no chance to join the team, while Vakaso, a slightly older free agent, has become the team's new choice with his stable defense and excellent passing ability. Together with Jadson in the backline, Shandong Taishan will have five foreigners, namely Zeka, Kaza, Vakaso and Kressan, all four of whom have the K sound in their English names, so the team will form a 4K combination.
These five foreigners will be the backbone of the Shandong Taishan team next season. There are Zeca, Cressan and Kaza in the forward line, Wakaso in the midfield and Jadson in the backline. They are the cornerstones of the team's construction. Despite Jadson's dip in form, it is impossible to replace the foreigners across the board given the team's limited budget. As for the sixth foreigner, Pato, it is still up to Cui Kangxi to decide whether he can stay in the team. I expect Shandong Taishan to improve the team's strength through reinforcements. What do you think?
