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Tianjin Jinmen Tiger had an impressive season last year!
The fans were all thrilled, as if celebrating the New Year.
However, our coach Yu Genwei remained grounded.
He was thinking that the team still needed to strengthen, and internal potential also needed to be tapped!
And then, a shocking news came out: Xie Weijun, the forward, is actually going to switch to center-back?
Seriously, my first reaction was: Coach Yu, are you okay?
Xie Weijun, that young man, has great momentum and accurate shooting. Why not continue as a forward but switch to defense?
This move is even weirder than my ex's reason for breaking up!
But then again, such unconventional moves are not unprecedented in Chinese football.
Back then, Yu Dabao from Beijing Guoan was also a forward.
In the national team match against South Korea, he scored the decisive goal and became a legend!
Later, due to too many foreign players and fierce competition, Yu Dabao switched to center-back.
Guess what? He continued to excel and maintained his starting position!
So, is Coach Yu trying to replicate Yu Dabao's successful experience?
The 27-year-old Xie Weijun has excellent physical fitness and decent footwork, and he really has the potential to switch to center-back.
Moreover, in some games last season, he also played as a center-back, which might have been part of Coach Yu's plan all along.
Now, why does Jinmen Tiger insist on letting Xie Weijun switch to defense?
This is related to the personnel changes in the team's defensive line.
At the end of last season, the main center-back Han Pengfei moved to Chengdu Rongcheng, and the old guard Yu Yang retired.
Two positions in the backline were suddenly vacant, urgently needing reinforcement!
At this moment, Xie Weijun became the "chosen one."
If he successfully transitions, it will not only fill the gap in the backline but also increase his playing time.
After all, for professional players, being on the field is the most important thing.
Of course, transitioning is no easy feat.
Forwards and defenders are completely different positions with vastly different requirements for players.
Xie Weijun needs to quickly adapt to the new position and learn new techniques, which is undoubtedly a significant challenge for him.
What if the transition fails?
It would not only affect Xie Weijun's personal development but also drag down the entire team.
Therefore, Coach Yu needs to carefully consider and formulate a reliable training plan to help Xie Weijun transition smoothly.
Coach Yu Genwei has high regard for Xie Weijun.
In the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, it was he who brought Xie Weijun into the national team.
Now, Coach Yu has given him a new challenge, hoping he can prove himself once again.
For Xie Weijun, switching to defense is both a challenge and an opportunity.
If he succeeds, he can contribute more to the team and reach new heights in his career.
Let's wait and see if Xie Weijun can shine in his new position just like Yu Dabao did!
Jinmen Tiger's goal for the new season is undoubtedly to achieve even greater success and strive for good results in both the league and cup competitions.
Xie Weijun's transition will directly affect the fate of the team.
We hope that Jinmen Tiger can have even more exciting performances in the new season and bring more surprises to the fans!
By the way, Chinese football needs more players like Xie Weijun who dare to challenge themselves.
We hope he can withstand the pressure, play his own style, and inject new vitality into the future of Chinese football!
Finally, I just want to say: Xie Weijun, go for it! Don't let us down!
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