On Shenhua's journey to the new season, a sudden change may overturn their established plan. At the beginning of March, the team practiced at the Kangqiao base, and new recruits came in like a tidal wave to undergo rigorous examination by the coaching team. With Li Shuai transforming into a goalkeeper and changing coaches, and main foreign center back Jonić choosing to leave, goalkeeper Shi Xiaotian, who performed well in Changchun Yatai last season, and defender Li Songyi from Shandong Taishan are considered key reinforcements, and the transfer matters have been finalized.
However, the road to registration is full of bumps. In order for a new recruit to suit up, not only do they have to complete a transfer, but they also need to complete registration with a member association. The epidemic in Shanghai was so severe that since the end of March and the beginning of April, many neighborhoods have been sealed off and most businesses have been shut down, so Shenhua was unable to send anyone to the FA to complete the registration process. Fortunately, the first window of the Chinese Super League transfer registration by the scheduled April 15 postponed to April 29, which makes Shenhua in the completion of the transfer of Shi Xiaotian and Li Songyi, there is still time to wait.
However, FIFA suddenly announced a worldwide ban on Shenhua registering new players. It is reported that Shenhua has completed the transfer of Li Songyi and Shi Xiaotian before the ban was issued. As for whether the two can be registered, we still need to wait for further communication between the CFA and FIFA. If FIFA does not recognize, Shenhua's reinforcement and preparation plan for the new season will face major challenges.
In the world of soccer, both complex changes and unexpected outbreaks test the ability of each team to cope. Shenhua, this sudden storm, whether it can be turned into a safe, let's wait and see.
