The coaching position of Shenhua Football Club has always been in the spotlight. There is a disclosure that former Russian national team head coach Slutsky may become the new coach of Shenhua. Shenhua finished 5th in the 2023 Super League and won the FA Cup. The current head coach Wu Jingui's coaching performance has been questioned, leading the club's management to consider changing coaches.
It is reported that Slutsky won three Russian Premier League championships during his tenure in the Russian Army, and concurrently served as the coach of the Russian national team. However, he did not achieve satisfactory results in charge of Hull City, Vitesse and other teams, and after taking charge of Kazan Rubin, the team even suffered relegation.
There were doubts about Slutsky's coaching ability. Slutsky had a terrible run in charge of the Russian national team, finishing bottom of the group stage at Euro 2016. In the Championship, he has won just three of his 20 games.
His experience in the Russian national team may bring new hope and change to Shenhua, but his coaching record has raised questions about his suitability to take on the role of Shenhua's manager. Shenhua needs to prepare for a higher level of AFC Champions League competition, and the management's decision-making for the future has become particularly important.
In such a fierce competition in international football, every decision needs to be carefully considered. The club's management needs to surprise and anticipate the fans while ensuring the future development of the team.