Shanghai Shenhua head coach Slutzky arranged a friendly match against Dalian Yingbo to test the team's training results during this period. In this match, Shenhua's ace player Dai Weijun performed well, scoring an impressive goal in the second half after receiving an assist from veteran Yu Hanchao. Dai Weijun's excellent performance helped Shenhua secure a 2-0 victory over their opponents, impressing many fans who believe he has a bright future.
As we all know, since joining Shenhua in the summer transfer window of the 2023 Chinese Super League season, Dai Weijun has not been able to demonstrate his full potential in matches. Prior to joining Shenhua, Dai Weijun had a salary dispute with his former club Shenzhen, which led to him not being allowed to play for them. Without systematic training and competition for more than half a year, his form was significantly affected.
Under these circumstances, after joining Shenhua, Dai Weijun struggled to find his rhythm in matches. Last season, he experienced a career low point at Shenhua, which was disappointing for many fans. Fortunately, after being loaned to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, he delivered commendable performances. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng's successful relegation survival in the last round of the league was directly related to Dai Weijun's outstanding contributions.
Seeing Dai Weijun perform so well at Shenzhen, Shenhua eagerly recalled him. At the same time, Shenhua head coach Slutzky gave Dai Weijun the opportunity to represent the team in friendly matches. The saying "Opportunities are for those who are prepared" applies perfectly to Dai Weijun. When representing Shenhua in matches, he repaid the coach's trust with a remarkable goal.
Dai Weijun's goals for the new season in the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup with Shenhua are to secure stable playing time and help his former club win the championship. It was regrettable for many fans that Shenhua narrowly missed out on the league title last season. Dai Weijun hopes to make up for this regret through his efforts, helping Shenhua achieve their long-awaited Chinese Super League championship and also achieve his goal of returning to the national team.