Spring is in full swing in March, but the resurgence of the epidemic has cast a shadow over the spring preparations of Chinese Super League champions Shandong Taishan. The team was forced to put on hold their planned training trip to Shanghai or Haikou, and had to wait for their turn in Jinan. However, with the opening of the Chinese Super League's winter transfer window, Taishan are about to unveil their big reinforcements. They have brought in strong reinforcements in both the front and back of the midfield line, revealing the ambition of a champion team.
Of the three new players, the addition of Jadson has attracted the most attention. Taishan paid a high transfer fee for the Brazilian defender. According to insiders, Taishan considered the option of buying out Jadson even before the AFC Cup final. It was Jadson's goals in the Chengdu match that helped the team win the double. From the tactical level, the addition of Jadson is also for the flexibility of switching between a four-back and three-back formation. In last season's Chinese Super League match against Harbor, it was the three center backs that helped Taishan win 2-0.
In the midfield, Taishan began to pay attention to Liao Lisheng, whose contract is about to expire, as early as the end of last year. Although the outside world believes that the team has a lot of talent in the midfield, but considering the renewal of Moises' contract, Taishan team has long been in the midfield reinforcement layout. Japanese coach Hisashi Kurosaki also spoke highly of Liao's ability, saying that his excellent receiving, passing and organizing skills are exactly what the team needs. Even if Xu Xin stays in the team, Liao Lisheng is also a member of the attraction list.
However, the Taishan team has encountered an unexpected situation. Liao Lixiang's outstanding performance in Suzhou and Haikou has brought him close to the national team's westward list, and it is expected that he will not join his new owner until late April. For this reason, Taishan club is actively operating the return of foreign players, such as Jadson has arrived in Guangzhou to undergo isolation, Sun Junho is expected to depart from South Korea next week.
The much talked about 2 million euro scorer, Cressan, played for Santa Clara in the Portuguese Premier League last weekend. The two clubs have now agreed on the transfer but the formalities will take time. Sources say Santa Clara may allow Cressan to play one more game, which could be his last in the Portuguese Premier League.
With the return of Moises not in sight, there is concern over whether the T&T will make additions at No.10. Previously, the option of bringing in another foreigner had also been considered. However, according to the reporter, the coaching staff is considering whether the potential can be tapped in the existing lineup. Currently, Sun Jun Hao, Fellaini, Liao Lisheng and Duan Liu Yu are available. Taishan originally planned to push Xu Xin into the attacking midfield, but now have to look for other candidates. In addition, Delgado's status is tricky, and he will face an awkward registration and playing status if he stays in the team.
After introducing strong midfielders back and forth, Taishan may still have surprises in store. The coaching staff originally planned to strengthen the left back position, after all, Wu Xinghan will be out for a long time due to injury, and Liu Yang's role will be more focused on the side forward. With Zheng Zheng playing center back, only veteran Song Long is left at left back. Taishan were interested in bringing in Gao Junyi, but the latter eventually joined Wuhan Sanzhen. Recently, Wu Shaocong was also seen as a target for reinforcement, but at only 22 years old, he was also chased by several clubs. However, according to the latest news, Guangzhou suddenly called off the transfer operations of several first-team players for unknown reasons.
