The start date of the new Chinese Super League season is still in doubt, coupled with the recent loss of players, making the start of the new season confusing. The Super Cup is scheduled to kick off on April 8, when Shandong Taishan will face off with Wuhan Sanzhen. The kickoff date for the new Chinese Super League season is expected to be April 15, a week after the Super Cup, according to Beiqing Sports. Members of the national team will complete their warm-up matches at the end of March, followed by a quick return home, where each international player will return to their respective families to prepare for the upcoming matches.
Last season, the Chinese Super League expanded to 18 teams, however, the phenomenon of frequent team dissolutions still exists this season. According to the North Youth Sports, the new season of the Chinese Super League will be reduced to 16 teams, which means that there will be two teams quit. The Football Association decided not to make replacements, the new season of the Chinese Super League would rather be vacant, the Football Association announced the first delinquent list, many Chinese Super League teams are listed, has been in danger of the edge, the situation is difficult to reverse.
Among them, Chengdu Rongcheng has resolved the dispute and has little problem accessing the new season, while the focus is mainly on Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Due to salary arrears, these two teams did not end up on the access list. As of now, the two teams still have not found a solution, before the news announced the dissolution of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are still looking for ways to solve the financial problems. For now, the likelihood of finding a solution is low, and the two teams are still training normally, retaining a glimmer of hope.
The Shenzhen team is facing numerous disputes involving foreign and domestic players. Dai Weijun has become the center of attention for international players and he has filed for arbitration. In addition, the team's general manager, Ding Yong, has been taken away from the team, and Shenzhen's hopes of retaining the team are slim. Other teams also coveted players such as Dai Weijun and Yuan Mincheng. Under Li Weifeng's leadership, Guangzhou City narrowly escaped relegation last season, but have yet to make progress in their shareholding reform. Similar to the plight of Shenzhen, we can only hope for a "miracle".
March 20, which is the last deadline for admission to the Chinese Super League, but the Football Association seems to be turning a blind eye to this, and the final list of admission will be announced next week, which means another week's delay. This move by the Football Association is actually unhelpful. If the time is strictly enforced, I am afraid that more than two teams will need to be disbanded and will not be able to enter. Guangzhou is struggling to fill the void, the Super League has been reduced to 16 teams, relegation quotas and timetables will be affected, some teams are facing disbandment, and a large number of signings are in the pipeline.
Beijing Guoan has brought in some strong players to return to the championship and is expected to hold the opening ceremony. Despite the many problems faced by Shandong Taishan, the team's foundation is relatively solid and the whole is unaffected. Wuhan Sanzhen keeps a low profile, with unknown goals for the new season. Teams such as Dalian Ren, Qingdao Hainiu, Cangzhou Lions and Nantong Zhiyun will compete for the relegation quota. If only one team is reduced, the competitive pressure will be greatly reduced. Whether it reverts to 18 teams next year remains an unknown. The Chinese Super League should start as early as possible to ensure a full season.
