As the new 2023 Chinese Super League season approaches, 16 powerhouse teams are gearing up for the first half of the season. Among them, Shanghai Shenhua has also been actively preparing for the new season by announcing the list of players registered for the new season.
The latest revelation from the German transfer market website is that Shanghai Shenhua have submitted a 35-man squad for the new season, containing 25 local players, five foreign stars and five U21 young talents.
Looking at Shenhua's new lineup, it's easy to see that the team has undergone a complete overhaul compared to last season. The new generation of stars have emerged, while veterans such as Cao Yunding, Wu Xi, Peng Xinli, Bai Jiajun and so on are only a few people left. This shows that Shenhua will be committed to the development of young players this season, and strive to realize the overall upgrade of the team.
As for the veterans, Shenhua made a massive blood change. Six famous players such as Zeng Cheng, Feng Xiaoting, Yang Xu, Zhu Jianrong, Qin Sheng and Sun Shilin did not appear in the list of the new season. Obviously, they became the victims of Shenhua's renewal. Evergrande's former aces Zeng Cheng and Feng Xiaoting not only enjoyed fame in the Chinese Super League, but were also meritorious players in the national team's north-south battle. However, due to the age factor, they were eliminated by Shenhua, which is saddening.
Zhu Jianrong, Qin Sheng and Sun Shilin, three veterans were eliminated by Shenhua, but it is difficult to sympathize. It is reported that these three veterans are suspected of gambling, and have become the focus of the Football Association's anti-gambling storm. Currently, the three have been taken away for investigation, naturally they can no longer play for Shenhua.
Although Shenhua's new season lineup has changed dramatically, the team's strength is still not to be underestimated. The five foreign aiders have ensured the team's basic fighting strength. The addition of naturalized player Fernando has increased the threat of the team's attacking front end. Together with Cao Yunding, Wu Xi, Peng Xinli and other meritorious players, Shanghai Shenhua is still full of expectations for the new season.
