Recently, China's men's soccer team once again has no chance to compete in the World Cup, the league's frequent unpaid wages, and controversial remarks such as the "Feng Gong War" have swept through the country, all of which add up to make it seem as if Chinese soccer is stepping into the darkest valley. In response, Tianjin Daily reporter Gu Ying published a commentary on the current state of Chinese soccer on his social media platforms.
Gu Ying mentions it in the article:
In the current climate of Chinese soccer and public opinion, the players have almost all become silent lambs
They often choose to keep their mouths shut, even when they are accused of saying or doing things that are far from the truth. The reasons for this may be obvious to all of us. However, can this kind of stifling be suppressed in the bottom of the heart for a long time? The answer is obviously no.
For every club, keeping the team on track is a challenging task in itself.