In Chinese football, the departure of a coach is always accompanied by endless discussions and controversies. The recent focus has fallen on Shanghai Shenhua Club and Coach Wu Jingui. As an ordinary fan, watching Coach Wu Jingui's journey in Shenhua, I have mixed feelings.
Wu Jingui, this name occupies an important place in the history of Shenhua. This is his fifth time coaching Shenhua, and each time he carries the infinite expectations of the fans. Under his guidance, Shenhua finished 10th in the 2022 season, but improved significantly in the 2023 season, winning the FA Cup.
However, Wu's tactical style and some controversial remarks have made him controversial. He tends to be conservative in his tactics, which limits the development of the team to a certain extent. Especially after suffering a heavy defeat in the match against Harbour, some of his remarks were misunderstood by ** and fans, causing fans to demand that he be released from class more and more loudly.
Despite this, Wu Jingui did not give in to this. After a 3-0 home win over Shenzhen, his statement sparked controversy again, but it also showed his coaching spirit. At the end of the season, he tried to repair his relationship with the fans, expressing his gratitude to the fans and acknowledging some of his shortcomings.
Wu Jingui's relationship with the Shenhua Club seems to have always been complicated and delicate. Li Pingkang pointed out that he had strategic disagreements with the club, which may have been a big reason for his departure. When the club decided to hire a foreign coach for the new season, Wu Jingui's fate seemed to be sealed.
Now, with the departure of Wu Jingui and Xavier, the champions of the Chinese Super League and FA Cup have been replaced. Shenhua FC has decided to sign Slutsky, marking the beginning of a new era. At the same time, Basogo and Yan Xinli will also leave Shenhua, which is undoubtedly a major personnel change for the team.
As a loyal fan of Shenhua, seeing Wu Jingui leave, I was inevitably a little reluctant in my heart. He brought the championship to the team, but also the controversy. But it is undeniable that every time he coaches at Shenhua is full of passion and commitment.
Wu Jingui's departure may be a new beginning for Shenhua, and it is also a reflection on the past. For us fans, no matter what Shenhua holds in the future, we will continue to support our beloved team. After all, the charm of football isn't just about the wins, it's about the ups and downs we all go through. Goodbye, Wu Jingui, thank you for your time in Shenhua.