The Chinese soccer world is once again in turmoil, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua, two of the Chinese Super League's strongest teams are unfortunately involved in it. Both teams are facing their own difficulties, and there is a deeper meaning behind Taishan's cancelation of their overseas training. In contrast, Shenhua's problems seem to be more intractable, as they have been plaguing the team for over a month, and it is expected that the signing process will be put on hold until the players' problems are solved before it can be resumed.
As for Shenhua's internal reinforcements, the introduction of domestic players has been slow despite the fact that five foreigners have been signed. Bao Yaxiong is the only survivor of the trial players, while well-known players such as Wei Shihao and Yan Dinghao failed to join, leaving Dai Weijun as the only option. However, problems with Qin Sheng, Sun Shilin and Zhu Jianrong brought Shenhua's signings to a standstill.
Beijing Guoan seems to be out of the picture and is in a favorable position in the race for Dai Weijun. Shenhua may not be able to renew Dai Weijun's contract if the Shenzhen team breaks up. The sudden storm caught the Chinese Super League team off guard, but their long-term investment of 500 million yuan makes it difficult for them to divest easily. As long as Shenhua is exempt from punishment, the team is expected to recover. Qin Sheng has already left the team, which will have little effect on Shenhua; Sun Shilin is a rotational player, and players such as Wang Haijian and Xu Haoyang are good enough to take his place.
Zhu Jianrong, the top scorer in Shenhua's team last season, will face a vacancy in the center forward position if he is unable to play in the new season. Yang Xu's contract is set to expire in July, and Shenhua has yet to renew it. Despite his goals in warm-up matches, he has scored only six goals in 58 matches over three seasons, which is not very efficient in terms of goal-scoring. However, his hardworking attitude deserves to be recognized, and if the price is right, it is not a problem to extend his contract.
Shenhua's general manager Zhou Jun is in a tough position this time around and could be caught in the crossfire. Shenhua club management reorganized after taking over the team for a long time, and a new general manager took over. If Shenhua is safe and sound in the new season, the team is worth looking forward to, and there is still a chance to operate in the second transfer window. Shenhua's warm-up match with Qingdao Hainiu was canceled due to the player's flu, which triggered different opinions from the outside world. Currently, Shanghai Shenhua is in the middle of the storm as they prepare for the match at their base.
Several foreigners have arrived at the team, with Yen Xinli, Amadou and Malalei having started training with the team. Bassogo is injured and the fifth foreign aid is not yet in place. The temporary departure of three players will have little effect on Shenhua. Players such as Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong and Wu Xi are training with the national brand, affecting Wu Jingui's new tactical style. The first season of the long-term takeover, the level of foreign aid is not high, the team will not aim too high, and is expected to maintain the mid-table level and make a difference in the AFC Cup.
