Last night's game was indeed a heavy blow to us Shanghai Shenhua. In the face of the Russian Super League powerhouse Zenit, we lost 0-6 and ended this Qatar Invitational Tournament trip. This game is not only a numerical defeat, but also a deep reflection and awakening.
First of all,The difference in strength is there。Zenit fielded a starting lineup worth more than 100 million euros, and the strength and depth of such an opponent are not comparable to our current level. The game was almost one-sided, with our backline struggling to cope with the high-intensity, fast-paced onslaught of our opponents. However, this is not an excuse, but a reality that we need to face up.
Although this fiasco makes people feel heavy, it is not without benefits. It is a timely "cooling"., let us recognize our place and understand that there is still a long way to go. We've won back-to-back games before, and the praise and morale of the players are probably a bit too high. Now, we need to use this defeat to recalibrate our mindset and face the challenges ahead.
This time in Qatar is not just about winning or losing a game. The coaching staff took advantage of this opportunity to inspect and evaluate the new signings, and also saw the strength and existing problems of the team in the high-intensity confrontation. After the "Equality Cup", our lineup configuration and main tactics have begun to take shapeThis is a very valuable experience for the upcoming new season.
The role of the coach is especially important in this process。Slutsky and his team organize exchanges and reviews every day, not sparing praise but also direct criticism. Such an environment allows the players to understand the coach's intentions and requirements more clearly, and also lays the foundation for us to avoid the same mistakes in the new season.
Last night's game was disappointing, but we can't afford to lose confidence. Failure is the mother of successThis fiasco gave us valuable lessons and opportunities for reflection. Now, we have half a month to go before the Super Bowl on February 25, which is enough for us to "prescribe" and adjust our condition. Slutsky's emphasis is not on the score and the result, but on the content and spirit of the players in the warm-up matches. This is what we need to persist in and carry forward.
In short,Although this trip to Qatar ended in failure, it was a valuable opportunity for us to learn and grow。We need to learn from it, face up to the gaps, adjust our mentality and prepare for the new season. Only in this way can we show a better self in the future games and usher in the victory that belongs to Shenhua.