Taishan suffered a 3-0 defeat against Yokohama Marino, and although the result was dissatisfying, we were fortunate enough to advance to the next round. The game was a mirror of the team's weaknesses and the need for reinforcements.
First of all, our central defense line needs to be strengthened urgently. Judson's performance has dropped significantly, and his partner Shi Ke has struggled to take on heavier responsibilities. Against Yokohama Marino, the problem of central defenders was particularly prominent, which led directly to the defeat of the game. Judson's speed is no longer there, and mistakes are frequent, and Shi Ke's ability, although not bad among domestic central defenders, is really rare in high-level central defenders. This undoubtedly points outThe team is in desperate need of new blood in the centre-back position
When it comes to full-backs, the position is pretty solid at the moment. As long as injuries are avoided, our full-backs are already at the top of their game in the domestic league and we don't need to think about bringing in foreign players for the time being.
However, the problem in midfield is more serious. We have to bring in a midfielder. I have to admit that the performance of domestic players in this position is not satisfactory. Without a player like Moisés, Liao's performance fell far short of expectations. Without a strong midfielder, the team will be less competitive, which is a real problem related to the overall level of domestic players. Teams are relying on foreign midfielders to solve problems, and Tarzan is no exception.
In terms of the midfield position, Cressan needs a partner who can work well with him. We can't always expect Cressan to break through the attack single-handedly. The additions of Kaza and Zeka, if there are no surprises, will be key to solving this problem. In the game, it can be seen that although Cressan has ideas, it is difficult to find the right connecting point, which leads to the waste of many scoring opportunities. The opposition will choose to focus on defending Cressan, which makes it difficult for us to attack.
The fiasco was disappointing, but it clearly pointed to where we need to strengthen. Now, it's clear which players aren't up to the task. Despite this, the team advanced. Under the unfavorable conditions of two foreign aid against five foreign aid, it is worthy of recognition to be able to achieve such a result. But the future of the team clearly requires more thought and action to improve these weaknesses in order to make a difference at a higher competitive level.