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Have you ever experienced these football anxieties? —— The hidden concerns and future behind the current situation of the Taishan team. Do you remember the last time you felt anxious about the departure of a Taishan team player? Perhaps it was the moment Xu Xin left, when the anger of the fans almost ignited the entire internet, as if the team had lost its pillar.
However, when Liao Li Sheng transferred to Chengdu after his contract expired this year, it did not cause much of a stir, almost making people feel that this was just an ordinary event. What is the story behind this huge contrast? Has the enthusiasm of the fans been worn out, or is the appeal of the Taishan team gradually declining?
These questions are not just a discussion about Liao Li Sheng alone, but also reflect the current state of the entire Taishan team. Once a top team in the Chinese Super League, the Taishan team now seems to be experiencing an inevitable downhill path. One by one, players are leaving, the club's financial issues are coming to light, and even the attention of the fans is not as high as before. All of this makes people have to re-examine the future of this team.
Liao Li Sheng's departure was a quiet and somewhat sad transfer. This year, after his contract expired, he freely transferred to Chengdu Rongcheng without leaving any transfer fee. This former national-level player was once highly anticipated when he joined the Taishan team a few years ago, but now he quietly leaves without any farewell ceremony, and there is no heated discussion like when Xu Xin left.
When Xu Xin left, the discussion among fans on the internet almost exploded, with anger and disappointment everywhere, as if the team had lost an irreplaceable core. But what about Liao Li Sheng? Besides a few scattered messages saying "Wish him good luck," most people seem to be ignoring this news. This contrast not only makes people sigh at the change in fan attitudes but also reflects an internal issue within the Taishan team — the loss of core players is no longer considered a "big deal."
Looking into the reasons, on the one hand, it may be that Liao Li Sheng's performance in the Taishan team did not meet expectations, and he failed to become a truly key player. On the other hand, it may be that fans lack confidence in the future of the Taishan team and do not even bother to express their disappointment. This is a more silent disappointment and also a dangerous signal.
Compared to Liao Li Sheng, the situations of Gao Zhun Yi and Bi Jin Hao are slightly "stable." Currently, Gao Zhun Yi's contract is still valid, and there has been no news of his departure. As an excellent defensive player, he is believed to continue playing for the Taishan team. Although Bi Jin Hao's situation has not been mentioned in detail, phrases like "Pengbi Shenghui" seem to imply his tendency to stay.
On the surface, the stable retention of these players is good news. However, the problem is that these players are not young anymore. Gao Zhun Yi is 27 years old and is in the prime of his career, but Bi Jin Hao is already 30 years old and only has a few years left before his peak. Where are the new generation of players for the Taishan team? Are there young players in the team who can take over from them? These are the real challenges that the team must face in the future.
If the team relies solely on existing "middle-aged" players, its competitiveness will eventually decline. If the construction of the young talent echelon cannot keep up, the Taishan team may become a "transitional" team — able to maintain a certain level of strength in the short term, but in the long run, it has already started to slide towards a low point.
Compared to the calmness of Liao Li Sheng's departure, the issue of Delgado's stay or departure appears more "subtle." As a naturalized player, he was originally an important part of the Taishan team's plan. A few years ago, the Taishan team invested a large amount of funds for him, and after he changed from a foreign player to a domestic player, he was seen as an important asset of the team.
But now, Delgado's future remains undecided. If he chooses to leave, then the investment of the past five years by the Taishan team will be wasted. Some say that his stay or departure is not just a football issue but also an economic one. For the cash-strapped Taishan team, losing Delgado would undoubtedly be a huge blow. But the question is, if they keep him, does the club still have the ability to provide him with sufficient support and a platform?
Looking deeper, Delgado's issue also reflects the impact of changes in foreign player policies on Chinese clubs. In the past, clubs could quickly enhance their strength by introducing foreign players, but now, policy adjustments force clubs to reconsider how to balance the relationship between domestic players and foreign players. This change is undoubtedly adding to the difficulties for teams like the Taishan team.
In the live broadcast, Yin Bo mentioned that the current financial issues of the Taishan team are the core factor affecting all decisions of the team. From recruitment to management, and to the stay or departure of players, everything is restricted by the capital chain. Liao Li Sheng's free transfer happened because the club did not have enough funds to renew his contract. And the issue of Delgado's stay or departure is also unresolved due to economic pressure.
More worrying is that although the current operating conditions of the Taishan team are difficult, they are still in a "delicate balance." According to Yin Bo's analysis, the second and third shareholders of the club currently have no intention of withdrawing their shares, but this does not mean that everything is calm. In fact, the club currently relies more on a "limping along" style of operation, unable to make large-scale investments or effectively improve the current situation.
If the financial issues cannot be resolved, the future of the Taishan team will become even more unpredictable.
The difficulties faced by the Taishan team are not just a problem for one club, but a reflection of the entire Chinese football scene. From the lagging cultivation of young players to the shortage of funds and the impact of policy changes, each problem cannot be solved in the short term. However, solutions are urgently needed.
To turn the situation around, the Taishan team needs to make efforts in the following areas:
- Cultivation of young players: This is the most fundamental and important aspect of all the problems.
- Attracting the participation of capital: Without financial support, everything is just talk.
- Rebuilding trust with fans: Only by giving fans hope will the future of the team be brighter.
Finally, someone asks, where is the spring of Chinese football? Perhaps spring will not come easily, but the most important thing is that someone is willing to sow the seeds of hope.
Where do you think the hope for the future of the Taishan team lies?