Shenhua Fans, are you ready for the storm?
A "youth storm" is about to hit Hongkou Football Stadium!
Two 19-year-old forwards are gearing up and ready to make a big splash in the new season!
One is a tough guy "Made in Europe," and the other is a "little cannon" from our own training camp. This combination sounds exciting!
Let's start with this "returnee" - Wang Hanlong. He didn't just come back to China for the sake of it; he was trained in the "devilish" environment of the Slovenian league!
The pace of the games there is as fast as a rocket!
The intensity of the competition is like going to war!
In such an environment, Wang Hanlong has honed his skills.
He has even been selected for the Slovenian U16 national team!
This is no joke!
Shenhua has really found a gem this time!
As soon as the winter transfer window opened, they quickly signed this young man.
Some fans might be wondering, "Does playing for the Slovenian youth team count as naturalization?" Don't worry!
Wang Hanlong chose Chinese nationality at the age of 18 and is a bona fide domestic player!
In the Slovenian youth league, he scores goals like it's a game, and since joining Shenhua, he has quickly adapted to the rhythm, scoring continuously in warm-up matches. He's simply a "natural-born shooter"!
Shenhua's front line finally has something to look forward to!
Now let's talk about Liu Chengyu, who is Shenhua's own "training treasure."
In the U21 league, his goal efficiency is frighteningly high!
Fast, technically skilled, dribbling and breakthroughs are his specialties.
The national youth team coach immediately recognized his potential.
Against South Korea, Liu Chengyu showed his prowess by scoring twice!
That's called being calm and precise!
This young man has a bright future ahead of him!
Shenhua's head coach, Slutsky, is also a "horse whisperer," giving Liu Chengyu a starting opportunity in the AFC Champions League!
Although he didn't score, he ran actively, passed accurately, and almost assisted his teammates several times.
With his steady temperament and exquisite skills, he's definitely a promising talent!
Wang Hanlong and Liu Chengyu, these two together, are a perfect match!
Wang Hanlong is like a "cheetah," capturing opportunities in the penalty area and shooting with incredible precision.
Liu Chengyu, on the other hand, is more like a "commander," passing accurately and fiercely, often splitting the opponent's defense with a direct pass.
If these two work together, the opponent's backline will be in trouble!
Coach Slutsky now has a "secret weapon," with many tactical options available!
Want to play with two forwards?
No problem!
Want one to lead the charge and the other to support?
That works too!
The key is that these two young men are particularly hardworking. On the training ground, Wang Hanlong practices receiving and cooperation, while Liu Chengyu adds extra shooting practice, all to better contribute to the team. This attitude makes everyone give them a thumbs up!
Liu Chengyu has already proven himself with the U21 national team and is now training with the national team's first squad.
Although Wang Hanlong hasn't yet worn the national team's jersey, his experience in Europe will certainly catch the attention of the national team coaching staff.
As long as he continues to perform well at Shenhua and keeps scoring goals, the door to the national team will eventually open to him!
Back in the day, Shenhua produced many outstanding young players, like Fan Zhiyi and Xie Hui, who all started to shine when they were young.
Now, the emergence of Wang Hanlong and Liu Chengyu, this "twin star" duo, reminds us of Shenhua's glorious history.
The future of Chinese football still relies on these young talents!
With this pair of 19-year-old "twin stars" on Shenhua's front line in the new season, what kind of exciting matches will they play?
A youth storm is about to sweep through, can Shenhua create miracles again?
Let's look forward to it together!
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