Superintendent Maric praised Cannavaro as a "charismatic and experienced tactician", who had written a brilliant book in China and won the Champion's Chair. With an insatiable appetite for victory, Cannavaro is eager to make his mark in the top flight. His insight into his team and the league as a whole has allowed him to recognize Dinamo's immediate needs and the club's current situation. Our core objective is to get back to the top of the league and to do well in Europe.
Currently, Dinamo Zagreb is in third place in the K-League standings, but there is a seven-point difference between them and the top two teams (both with 36 points). With such a huge difference, it is difficult for Cannavaro to make a comeback. However, Kasai's rich coaching experience is undoubtedly his greatest capital. Looking back to the 2019 season, he led Guangzhou Evergrande to achieve a reversal of eight points behind Beijing Guoan to win the Chinese Super League title, which is the eighth trophy in the team's history. Perhaps, in his bid for the Dinamo Zagreb coaching whip, Kasai cites this case as a strong testament to his ability.
As a matter of fact, the relationship between Cannavaro and the Guangzhou team is still delicately linked. In recent years, he has encountered many challenges during the league's entry seasons, but has always been able to lend a helping hand at the right time to help Guangzhou get over the hump. Many Evergrande fans are looking forward to a long term coaching career, which not only proves that coaches trained in the Chinese Super League can make a name for themselves in Europe, but also eases the pressure on Guangzhou to a certain extent.
