Fans of Shandong Taishan team, our team has a new dynamic!The regrouping of the team on January 12 is imminent, and the recruitment process has accelerated significantly. At the moment, the foreign reinforcements are almost in place, only the key midfield position is missing. The previous gossip players, like Bai Seunghao and Salles, seem to be empty of joy. After a big turn, we finally set our eyes on the old acquaintance of the Chinese Super League, Wakaso, who is the last piece of the puzzle of the Taishan team's foreign aid.
Coach Cui Kangxi not only introduced many veterans this time, but also attached importance to youth training. The team has successfully renewed the contracts of four academy players, which is a great improvement for the team's squad. Let's look back at last season, the FA Cup final and the AFC Champions League group stage, the midfield strength of the Taishan team is obviously insufficient. The team's midfielders have poor ball control and can often only rely on long passes from the back to find the front. This not only reduces the attacking power, but also forces the frontcourt players to retreat to receive the ball, making it difficult to form an effective blow to the opponent.
If you want to go further in the AFC Champions League, strong reinforcements in the midfield position are imperative。Cui Kangxi originally took a fancy to Bai Seunghao from Barcelona's youth training, but he liked the European League and failed to join Taishan. Now, time is running out and the team can't afford to wait any longer, so they have to launch a second package, and Wakaso is the key to it.
Wakaso and Bai Shenghao have very different styles. Although Wakaso is older, he has excellent defensive ability and has performed well in La Liga. When Jiangsu brought him in that year, it even spent 400 euros on a transfer fee. Not only is he good at defending, but he is also good at playing the ball. In the Asian arena, Wakaso still has a place in the game. His addition will greatly improve the defensive strength of the Tarzan team in the midfield.
When it comes to the front, the Tarzan team has formed a trident of foreign players: Zeka, Kaza and Cressan. They will be the main players in the team's starting line-up. This means that there will be fewer opportunities for domestic players, especially young players. However, judging from last season, Choi Kang-hee pays great attention to the development of young players. For example, Xie Wenneng got a lot of opportunities, and also successfully squeezed the international player Chen Pu to the bench.
Now the Taishan team has renewed the contracts of Xie Wenneng, Abudu Nusuli, Jia Feifei and Yi Xianlong, with contracts ranging from two to five years. These players are the cornerstone of the future of the Tarzan team. Xie Wenneng and Yi Xianlong can play wingers and full-backs, Ah Bu is a midfielder, and Jia Feifei is a midfielder. In some games, these young players are sure to get a chance to make their debut.
Do you think these adjustments can help the Taishan team achieve better results in the new season?Looking forward to hearing from you!