The player has a strong character and a tense relationship with Shandong Taishan, and with only half a year left on his contract, the prospect of renewal is worrying. Even if he continues to play, he is not as committed as he used to be, and the team prefers him to leave early. Rumor has it that he may join Shanghai Shenhua in the future, but the future remains uncertain. After all, Shanghai Shenhua is in the midst of a youth shortage, with young players emerging and a united team, it would be unwise to bring in an unstable element at this time.
On the afternoon of July 8, Shandong Taishan held an emergency meeting and invited the presidents of fan associations to participate in the discussion of the match against Qingdao Hainiu. The team expects the presidents to use the association's influence to calm the fans and avoid extreme behavior. In detail, slogans should avoid the use of insulting language, players should not be abused during the game, the order of the stadium should not be disturbed, and the team should not be mobbed. This move seems to be tailor-made for fans. Don't fans have the right to express their dissatisfaction when their team is not performing well?
Shandong Taishan's recent poor performance has sparked widespread disappointment, with Choi Kang-hee's leadership being questioned. Some extreme fans even called for his dismissal. However, with no suitable coach to replace him, fans are pinning their hopes on the return of Li Xiaopeng, but they were disappointed by the official statement from Cangzhou Lions, which said that Li will once again serve as the team's general manager. Li Xiaopeng had a similar experience in 2015, may he achieve another success in his new position.
