As spring returns and the top 16 Chinese Super League teams embark on their sprint, signings are in the spotlight. The transfer window has not yet come to an end, and the game between clubs and players will also be finalized. Although the outside world focuses on the players, for the clubs, the construction of the coaching team should not be ignored, as they are the key engine for the team to take off. The head coach is responsible for planning the blueprint, while the specific implementation of the assistant coach team to help.
Assistant coaches play a bridging role in the overall improvement of a club's strength, and they can provide valuable advice to the coach. Therefore, many clubs strengthen their coaching teams during the winter transfer window, and Taishan is one of them. A familiar face quietly joined Hao Wei's coaching team during the winter window - Fabio's return to add wings to Hao Wei.
Fabio is no stranger to Taishan, where he served as an assistant coach in 2017, when the coach was Li Xiaopeng. At that time, Fabio as a member of the think tank, and Hao Wei has been in contact, and each other to establish a deep friendship.
In 2020, Fabio was invited by Brazilian giants Botafogo to become the team's assistant coach. In November of the following year, he was again spotted by Indonesian side Madura United, who took up the challenge of the head coaching position despite the league's low level.
After a season of hard work, Madura United achieved sixth place, which fully proved Fabio's coaching ability. Now, Taishan once again extends the olive branch, hoping that Fabio can return to help Hao Wei to win the championship. After much deliberation, Fabio gladly accepted this new challenge to return to the Chinese Super League. The package offered by Taishan is also quite attractive to him.
According to the arrangement, Fabio arrived on April 4 and will soon join the preparation for the game, and on April 8, Hao Wei's new team will have the first test of the new season - fighting with Wuhan Sanzhen for the Super Cup title. With both teams eager to start the season with a title, this game will undoubtedly be even more exciting. It will also be Fabio's first test. The 58-year-old assistant coach will delve into his opponents and provide Hao with practical tips to help Taishan win the title.
