In order to achieve outstanding results and stand out in the new season of the Chinese Super League, various teams are currently pushing forward with winter training with great enthusiasm. Clubs with strong financial resources have decisively gone overseas for training, hoping to reach international advanced training models and have opportunities to compete with high-level teams; while clubs with relatively insufficient funds can only conduct winter training domestically.
China has a vast territory with significant climate differences across regions, becoming extremely cold during winter. Therefore, teams conducting domestic winter training mostly choose warm and comfortable southern locations. Places like Hainan and Guangdong are highly favored by many teams, becoming their top choices. These areas not only have pleasant climates but also come equipped with complete and well-maintained training facilities.
Before the friendly match against the Sea Cows team unfolded, Brazil Sports was in high spirits, achieving consecutive victories in four matches, with the players' competitive state being exceptionally good. In this match, Brazil Sports maintained its strong offensive momentum. As soon as the whistle blew, they charged towards Qingdao Seacows with an overwhelming force, unleashing fierce attacks.
Unexpectedly, it was Qingdao Seacows who first broke the deadlock and scored a goal. During an excellent counter-attack, the experienced 35-year-old veteran Song Long, relying on his keen observation skills and outstanding ability to seize opportunities accumulated from years of playing, quickly seized the fleeting opportunity and decisively shot, successfully sending the ball into the opponent's goal, allowing the Seacows to temporarily take the lead with a score of 1-0.
The MVP of this game must be Song Long. He is an experienced veteran who has played for Shandong Taishan, showing remarkable attacking abilities that far exceed expectations. In the game, he often scores goals, especially in the fiercely competitive FA Cup matches, where he frequently relies on his outstanding abilities to lead Taishan through the opponent's tight defenses and score goals. Moreover, whenever Song Long scores, Taishan maintains an unbeaten record. Due to these outstanding performances, Taishan fans hold great respect and affection for him, endearingly calling him the "FA Cup King."
Song Long started his football journey in the Qingdao Seacows youth training system, where he solidly laid the foundation for his football career. In the summer of 2016, Song Long, with his outstanding performance, transferred to Shandong Taishan for a huge transfer fee of tens of millions, opening a new chapter in his professional career. By the 2021 season, Song Long fought tirelessly with the team, winning the Chinese Super League championship trophy for the first time, which was both a glorious moment for the team and a remarkable achievement for Song Long personally. Just one season later, he continued to work hard and contributed again, helping Shandong Taishan win the FA Cup. Song Long has indeed made significant contributions to the team, and it is no exaggeration to say that he is a capable and meritorious player.
However, since South Korean coach Choi Kang-hee took over as the head coach of Taishan, Song Long's situation has deteriorated, and his stable position in the team quickly disappeared. Faced with such an unfavorable situation, last season, Song Long had no choice but to be loaned to Qingdao Seacows, temporarily parting with the Taishan team he was once so familiar with and had fought so hard for. Time flies, and by the end of last year, Song Long's contract with Taishan Club expired. After careful consideration and weighing, Song Long ultimately decided to officially join Qingdao Seacows, embarking on a new journey.
Song Long is an outstanding versatile player with remarkable performance in the backfield, achieving high levels of adaptability and versatility. Whether it's at the full-back position, where he effectively stifles opponents' attacks with his speed and defensive skills, or at the center-back position, where he guards the goal firmly with stable positioning and excellent heading ability, or even at the holding midfielder position, where he organizes attacks with a good sense of the game and impressive passing skills, Song Long's style on the field is tough and full of passion. He always gives his all in every tackle and attack, filled with fighting spirit. His passionate performance on the court has captivated the hearts of Shandong fans, who adore him and pursue him fervently.
The departure of Song Long has left many Taishan fans feeling uneasy and struggling to accept the situation. Many believe that Song Long, who performs well in both offense and defense, with comprehensive technical skills and rich match experience, was abandoned by Choi Kang-hee, leaving them puzzled and full of doubts. Looking at Choi Kang-hee's specially designated player to stay, Bi Jinhuo, although nominally a forward, his goal-scoring ability is really not up to par, even falling short of Song Long. This has led to widespread dissatisfaction within the Shandong team, with fans questioning and complaining about the coach's personnel decisions.
Furthermore, recent rumors suggest that due to Bi Jinhuo occupying some spots and resources within the team, new domestic aid Tang Chuang may not be able to join Shandong Taishan. This rumor has caused quite a stir among the fan base and naturally raised concerns about Taishan's performance in the new season. They worry that the team's strength will not see substantial improvement, leading to numerous difficulties and challenges in the new season.
Therefore, many fans eagerly hope that Taishan Club will operate the team with a more professional and wise attitude. They should employ coaches with keen insight and outstanding abilities and diligently seek suitable domestic and foreign aid to build a more competitive team. If Choi Kang-hee continues to manage the team in the current manner, in the future, Taishan might gradually lose its competitiveness and become a listless,暮气沉沉的“养老院”式队伍, which is absolutely the last thing the fans want to see.