However, Shanghai Shenhua is facing a dilemma, the team's core foreign aid Manafa due to frequent injuries, jokingly called "fragile", his absence on the Shenhua in the road to the league title poses a major challenge. In view of this, Shenhua decisively introduced Wang Shilong as Yang Zexiang's replacement, this move not only fills the vacancy of the right back position, but also prepares for the possible transfer of Manafa to leave the team.
In the Chinese Super League, there is a relative scarcity of foreigner spots at the wing-back position, especially for teams aiming to win the title. Shanghai Shenhua may give up on Manafa in the winter transfer window, as they have already announced that they will not renew Malelai's contract, which undoubtedly highlights Shenhua's determination to win the title next season. In the Chinese Super League, the strength of foreign aid is often directly related to the team's victory or defeat, and Shenhua has a deep understanding of this.
The arrival of Wang Shilong is not only a personnel addition for Shenhua, but also a strategic layout. With Wang Shilong joining the team, Shenhua can be more bold to give up Manafa, while Yang Zexiang and Wang Shilong form a defense line that is strong enough to cope with the test of the Chinese Super League season. Shenhua can look for a suitable midfielder or striker after Manafa's departure, which will greatly enhance the team's strength to compete for the title.
To sum up, Shenhua's introduction of Wang Shilong demonstrates the club's ambition in the new season. This not only solves Shenhua's immediate personnel problems, but also lays a solid foundation for the team's long-term development. The introduction of this action, undoubtedly make the fans full of expectations, but also let Shenhua in the new season of the title fight with increased confidence.
