reporter Ji Yu
scored 78 points in 34 games with 25 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. During the 2022 season, Taishan team handed over such a report card. The three towns of and in Wuhan had the same points and the same wins. In the end, they only missed the opportunity to defend the title with a 5-goal difference disadvantage. This became a regret in the hearts of many Taishan fans.
Although the ending is regrettable, the Taishan team has both regret and hope this season. Veterans such as Moises and Zheng Zheng played steadily, newcomer Keresan took the lead in the offense, and rookies such as Abdurou Suli performed brilliantly in the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League. This means that Taishan team personnel can achieve a smooth transition next season and use the biggest advantage of "stability" to meet the challenges of the new season.
Newcomers take charge of the offense
After renting Judsson at a "low price" last season, the Taishan team completed another high-quality signing at the beginning of this season. On April 29 this year, the last day of the winter window, Taishan team officially announced that Cresan had joined the team. This season, he has scored 25 goals for the team, ranking second in the Chinese Super League scorer list. In the early days of the
league, Cresan's slow performance was actually frequently questioned. From the 70th minute of the opening game against Zhejiang, where he made his Chinese Super League debut, to the second match against Zhejiang in the 6th round, Cresan scored 0 goals in 6 games and also missed a penalty kick. Since Pellet left, fans have been looking forward to the arrival of a foreign striker, but Cresan's performance in these six rounds is difficult to satisfy.
Fortunately, starting from the 7th round, the Taishan team finally found Kreisan's "instruction manual", and Kreisan gradually integrated into the team's technical and tactical system. From the 7th round against Henan to the return to Jinan at home against Chengdu on August 21, Cresan scored in 8 consecutive games, completely dispelling the doubts from the outside world.
At the same time, he also let the outside world see his team attributes. After a game, Cresan's running range is not small. In addition to participating in scoring goals, he also participated in returning defense many times. "It doesn't matter whether I score or not, what's important is that the Taishan team can win." In the post-match interview, Cresan said this more than once.
In the first half of the Guo Tianyu league, he went to the Portuguese Super League to study abroad. In the second half of this season, which was in poor form, the arrival of Cresan undoubtedly solved the urgent need for the Taishan team's forward. After adapting to the rhythm of the Chinese Super League, Cresan's performance next season is even more exciting.
In addition to Keresan, another newcomer to the first team, Abdu Rosuli, also performed well. With Guo Tianyu's ups and downs, Abdu Rosuli became the first choice for U23 players in the second half of the league. This season, he has played 7 times and scored 1 goal. Next season, Guo Tianyu will no longer enjoy the U23 policy, and Abdu Rosuli may become the first choice for U23 players.
The main lineup performed steadily
In addition to the introduction of Cresang, the Taishan team also renewed the contracts of many "veterans" during the winter window. Among them, Sun Junhao confirmed that his contract will be renewed until 2026, Judson completed the transfer procedures, and Moises, with the efforts of the club, is willing to accept a salary cut and renew his contract for one year.
These players have become the "mainstay" of the Taishan team. Among them, Moises is a "model worker". Data shows that Moises has made 31 starts this season, averaging 89 minutes per game. This season, Moises' position is no longer limited to the attacking midfielder and defensive midfielder, and he also performs well on the front line. This season, Moises scored 13 goals and contributed 16 assists, and was elected as the "Assist King" of the season.
There is news that the Taishan team has reached a preliminary agreement with Moises and completed a one-season contract extension. This means that he will continue to infect and help the team with his model worker spirit.
In addition, although Sun Junhao only played 19 games due to injuries and national team recruitment, he is still an important midfield engine for the team. What is worthy of praise is that after being called up by the national team several times, Sun Zhunhao chose to return to the Taishan team as soon as possible after completing his national team duties. His professionalism is worthy of recognition.
Domestic players Zheng Zheng, Jin Jingdao, and other main players also performed stably and conscientiously.Zheng Zheng became the Taishan team's league appearance king this season, while Jin Jingdao continued to play the role of the team's "winner" and stepped forward many times in the early stages of the league and contributed wonderful goals.
Defense line exposure problem
Suspensions and injuries have been affecting the Shandong Taishan team this season. At the beginning of the season, players such as Fellaini and Jixiang were unable to play due to injuries. Since then, players such as Judson, Sun Zhunhao, Liao Lisheng, and Jin Jingdao have been injured one after another. Although the team is known for its thick bench, frequent injuries have affected the overall performance of the Taishan team to a certain extent. In the early stage of the
league, the Taishan team's defense was extremely tired. First, in the first round, captain Zheng Zheng got red and was suspended for an additional 4 games and fined 40,000. Afterwards, Judson was injured at the end of the first stage of the league and missed two months of the game. With Dai Lin gradually withdrawing from the main lineup, the team's central defenders have become more passive and there is almost no room for rotation.
However, the most lacking position in the team's defense is the left back. On August 31, the Taishan team lost to Shanghai Shenhua 1:2, and the performance of left back Liu Yang was questioned by the outside world. After the game, Hao Wei explained the team's employment situation on the left side. He said that the team's main left back Song Long was injured, and this position is indeed more difficult.
At present, it seems that left backs in the Taishan team are indeed scarce. Wang Tong and Liu Yang can both play this position, but Wang Tong has been injured frequently this season, and his playing status is often difficult to determine. Liu Yang is a winger, so he will inevitably have problems on defense. During this winter window, the team may need to strengthen the left back position. Some players who can play as center backs and left backs deserve special consideration.
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