The future of Shandong Taishan seems to be a constantly shifting game of chess. They first set foot in Japan, then looked to Guangzhou, Shanghai seems to be in the plan, but so far there is still no news. Shandong Taishan's top brass are in the dark, and fans are increasingly anxious about the team's center and backline vacancies. Yan Dinghao's social media movements have caused a furor, and his focus on Wuhan Sanzhen has led to speculation that he has made up his mind. Fans may need to reassess the value of Shandong Taishan.
Shandong Taishan in the off-season does not seem to be as smooth as expected. In terms of reinforcements, they seem to have changed from a high-speed train to a slow train, and have been left behind by many competitors. Compared to the favorites, Shandong Taishan's current lineup has no obvious advantage. The players are slow to adjust, and the coaching staff seems to be out of their depth. The coaching team, which used to be quick to adjust, now seems to have come to a standstill. Fans have been psychologically prepared for this to happen quietly.
Next season, Shandong Taishan will face a more serious challenge. I am afraid that fluctuations in results will be difficult to avoid. We no longer consider the possibility of defending the title and winning the championship, but have to think about how to keep the top three positions. Teams such as Wuhan Sanzhen, Beijing Guoan, and Shanghai Harbor have lineups that are significantly stronger than Shandong Taishan's, and Zhejiang's ability is also very good. These teams have completed their lineup upgrades, while Shandong Taishan has yet to complete its transformation. Fans' concerns about the team's value are growing stronger.
Yan Dinghao was speculated by many fans to be the fifth domestic player of Shandong Taishan, however, it seems that Shandong Taishan has not really attracted the player nowadays. On equal terms, fans preferred Wuhan Sanzhen, Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Harbor, and even Guangzhou played an important role in the player's transfer. Now, Yan Dinghao seems to prefer Wuhan Sanzhen, where his former teammates are. The addition of Yan Dinghao is undoubtedly a great asset for Wuhan Sanzhen.
Despite the fact that Shandong Taishan's foreign aid adjustments are going nowhere, a piece of news from Fellaini reveals that he has not yet recovered from his injury. Fellaini's recovery time is undetermined and he may not be able to return to Shandong Taishan or even fulfill the remainder of his contract. However, his contribution in Shandong Taishan team is huge. Let's look forward to his early recovery.
