In the hot summer, in just three weeks from June 14 to July 6, Taishan will set foot on the road to face Meizhou Hakka, Chongqing Tongliang Dragon, Changchun Yatai, Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua and other strong opponents, a total of five exciting battles. However, on July 13th, the Qilu derby will be staged again, and the match between Taishan and Qingdao Hainiu will be a focus battle that cannot be ignored, with Taishan only winning 1-0 in the first round, making the road to victory quite bumpy. Facing opponents other than Meizhou Hakka, Taishan will need to be on high alert, especially in the AFC Cup match against Chongqing, a tough battle that will determine the winner, and playing on the road, the winners and losers will be even more variable.
With the opening of the transfer window, Shandong Taishan are seeing new changes as Zeca is set to return and Pato's registration will be canceled. Choi Kang-hee is looking forward to his favorite players and seeks to catch up with the two Shanghai powerhouses. The situation is getting more and more confusing as the Chinese Super League enters its end. Shanghai Shenhua's title bid hinges on Malelai's ability to capitalize on his chances, while Andre Luiz has failed to score in his last four matches. Shanghai Seaport's steady progress is due in large part to the steady play of their foreigners, and as the league progresses, anything is possible. In the second half of the season, Shandong Taishan is a strong team, and Cui Kangxi has become a pillar of confidence for the team. In the 14 rounds of Chinese Super League matches just completed, Taishan is 8 points behind the leaders, but the distance is not too far, after all, they were 10 points behind the harbor last season. Li Yuanyi missed the national team match due to suspension and Wu Xinghan failed to be replenished, these two players were well rested. Injury-prone players such as Cressan, Jadson and Peng Xinli were still able to hold out for a while. The absence of six national team players makes the special training effect of Choi Kang-hee somewhat affected, Zhao Jianfei, Wang Tong, Abdul Meat Suli, Jia Feifan and other substitutes are expected to usher in the opportunity to perform. When the Super League restarts again, it's no surprise that Taishan's starting lineup may change.
