Shanghai Shenhua from a new perspective: strive for the peak of the new season
Behind the brilliance of Ronaldo and Riyadh's victory, Shanghai Shenhua passively made headlines. However, the official announcement on the 28th injected new vitality into Shenhua, with the addition of international midfielder Gao Tianyi and two foreign aids, Andre Luis and Wilson Manafa, so that the new coach Slutsky finally has a strong and young team. As preparations for the new season have accelerated, how will the future of this team unfold?
At one time, Shenhua was one of the most veteran-favorite teams in the Chinese Super League. However, the arrival of new owners has brought about a change, and they have chosen to rejuvenate the team and give more opportunities to the middle and new generations. The joining of Gao Tianyi has become an important proof of this decision. The introduction of this domestic Mesozoic player is not only a strengthening of the midfield reserve, but also an optimization of the age structure. The 26-year-old Gao Tianyi will join hands with veterans Wu Xi and Yu Hanchao to form a lineup of domestic players who are both experienced and competitive. This choice will undoubtedly become the main lineup of Shenhua in the new season and inject new vitality into the future of the team.
In addition to Gao Tianyi, Shenhua also announced the signing of two foreign players around 30 years old, striker Luiz and wide player Manafa. These two players are in the first age group of their careers, plus Malele, Teixeira and Amadou who remain in the team, Shenhua's foreign reinforcement allocation in the new season is extremely strong. Such a combination, dominated by Mesozoic players, supplemented by some veterans and potential newcomers, is expected to help the team impact better results. This also shows that Shenhua pays attention to the balance of experience and strength when building the lineup, rather than blindly pursuing youth.
Although the warm-up match against Riyadh Victory did not make the trip, Shenhua did not slack off during the training in Shenzhen. On the second day, head coach Slutsky convened the whole team to review the gains and losses in training, gave full praise to the players who performed well, and rewarded Yang Zexiang, Malele and Amadou at the coaching staff's own expense. It's not just about rewarding individual players, it's about sending a message to the team that hard work pays off. As we prepare for the new season, players are expected to show a more positive attitude and form as they work together to achieve their goals for the season.
After the signing was announced on the 28th, the whole Shenhua team left for Qatar on the 29th to participate in the "Equality Cup" invitational tournament. Opponents include Qatar's Duhail, Brazil's Santos and Russia's Zenit St. Petersburg. With four internationals not involved in the first phase of winter training, these three matches will be an important opportunity for Slutsky to scout them. The coaching staff hopes to take the opportunity of high-level warm-up games to further polish their skills and tactics and lineup run-in, so as to lay a better foundation for the new season. It will also be a journey of challenge and opportunity, and the international players will show their quality in this international competition, which also provides a new test of the team's overall quality.
Before leaving for Qatar, Shenhua received a special gift: Hu Ge, the "Bao Zong" in the TV series "Flowers", specially recorded a ** to congratulate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenhua Club and wish the team a prosperous future. This kind of cheering may give the team more motivation and inspire a higher will to fight during the preparation period.
In general, Shanghai Shenhua has ushered in a series of changes and challenges in the preparation for the new season. The new squad build-up has brought the squad to life, while Slutsky's approach to motivation has instilled more confidence in the players. The trip to Qatar will be a test of the team's overall strength, and it will also provide a platform for the international players to show their talents. The 30th anniversary gift added a special impetus to the team's preparation. Behind all this, we look forward to Shanghai Shenhua moving to a new peak and creating a more glorious history in the new season.