The goal for Tianjin Tigers this season in the Chinese Super League is to secure their position and avoid relegation. The task of avoiding relegation remains severe in the new season. Therefore, it will not be an easy feat for Tianjin Tigers to accomplish this goal. Coach Yu Genwei has brought in several new players to strengthen the team, with Zhang Wei and Ruan Yang showing promising performances after joining the team. Their impressive displays in the warm-up matches have proven Yu Genwei's keen eye for talent. Ruan Yang, in particular, provided two assists in a match against Qingdao West Coast, both being precise crosses that found their teammates in the right positions. This has made him the biggest discovery among the new signings for Tianjin Tigers. It seems only a matter of time before Ruan Yang's transfer is finalized, which is something fans are looking forward to. Zhang Wei, on the other hand, has emerged as a dark horse at the center-forward position, giving him the potential to play a pivotal role in Yu Genwei's tactical setup. However, relying solely on Ruan Yang and Zhang Wei will not be enough for Tianjin Tigers to complete their relegation-avoidance mission in the Chinese Super League. To address this, the team could consider bringing in three more new players from Shandong Taishan, focusing on the central defender, right-back, and attacking midfielder positions. Introducing Peng Xiao to reinforce the central defender position would be a good choice. Peng Xiao is a very capable central defender and an absolute mainstay in the national youth…

In a recent exclusive interview with "Tiyu Xin Shijie," Tianjin Tigers player Barton seems to have come to terms with his new role in his career. He revealed that as early as last year, Coach Yu Genwei began discussing matters related to the full-back position with him, showing that this coach is indeed far-sighted and prepared for any eventuality, fearing that the team might fall into chaos at the start of the new season. When talking about playing as a right-back in the warm-up matches, Barton mentioned somewhat helplessly that due to experienced veterans like Da Han and Tomorrow leaving, the team had to reassess its economic situation and survival capabilities. As a result, it needed to continuously tap into its internal potential. Isn't this a textbook interpretation of "self-sufficiency"? Interestingly, Barton also appears quite confident in adapting to this new position. He mentioned the tacit cooperation between himself and the older players, which can truly be described as mutual understanding and tacit agreement among "old hands." Who knows if this is preparation for playing as a full-back or to continue adapting to the role of a winger in the future? In any case, he stated that his physical fitness remains strong, and he has transformed himself into a "defensive warrior" with a gentle demeanor. However, he also clearly pointed out the key issue of defensive awareness. Let me remind everyone again that defense is not an easy task; perhaps this new position poses a more serious and severe test for him. When discussing his role within the team, Barton…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the forward Mo Xuchen, who had been training with the Jinmen Tigers recently, did not stay. After a comprehensive assessment, Jinmen Tigers coach Yu Genwei still felt that Mo Xuchen was not suitable. Therefore, Yu Genwei officially notified the newly arrived recruit Mo Xuchen to leave the team, which surprised many fans. After all, Mo Xuchen is also an outstanding forward in terms of strength and characteristics among the 99-age group players. Mo Xuchen once played for Hebei China Fortune, where he was a teammate with Zhang Wei, who has officially joined the Jinmen Tigers, and they fought side by side. It is worth mentioning that Mo Xuchen has also been selected into the national team many times and has high hopes from fans. However, Mo Xuchen's performance at Hebei China Fortune did not receive recognition from the Chinese Super League giants. Both Bao Yaxiong and Zhang Wei, who left China Fortune with him, joined the Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua. Mo Xuchen went to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, a relegation team in the Chinese Super League, and gained stable playing time. After encountering wage arrears issues at Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Mo Xuchen was forced to choose to leave the team. Originally, fans thought that Mo Xuchen's strength should have allowed him to get a contract with the Jinmen Tigers. However, the position Mo Xuchen plays is not one that the Shanghai Shenhua urgently needs to strengthen. The Jinmen Tigers already have Liu Junxian and Shi Yan in this position, both of whom have…

Translation of the article content into English: 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…

Recently, according to domestic football media reports, Tianjin Tigers are expected to sign Segunda División forward Gilles to strengthen their striker position. It is well-known that Tianjin Tigers failed to retain the capable Kompanyo in the striker position. After joining Tianjin Tigers last season, Kompanyo demonstrated a strong adaptability. Whenever Tianjin Tigers encountered a stalemate in the game, Kompanyo always stood out at the first moment and performed heroics. Therefore, Kompanyo became the strongest center forward of Tianjin Tigers and was selected as a candidate for the annual best player. Under such circumstances, Tianjin Tigers should have retained Kompanyo. Unfortunately, after comprehensive consideration, the head coach of Tianjin Tigers, Yu Genwei, still did not keep Kompanyo. After Kompanyo left Tianjin Tigers, the team's striker position needed reinforcement, and suitable new recruits were needed to take on the responsibility. For this reason, after comprehensive consideration, Yu Genwei introduced Gilles from the Segunda División. Gilles is a very distinctive center forward with strong support and pivot capabilities, and can also provide assists for his teammates. Yu Genwei believes that Gilles is the most urgently needed new center forward for Tianjin Tigers, and then offered him a big contract. Unexpectedly, Tianjin Tigers will introduce Gilles at the end of the winter window, making fans look forward to it. After Gilles joins Tianjin Tigers, the team's head coach Yu Genwei can tailor a set of tactics around his characteristics. If Gilles can perform up to his potential in the center forward position of Tianjin Tigers, the team is expected to achieve good results in…

Recently, Jinmen Tiger has made significant progress in recruitment, with new additions to the center-back, center-forward, defensive midfield, and attacking midfield positions. Among them, familiar faces like Yang Fan, Sun Mingqian, and Zhang Wei are expected to take on important roles. However, the right-back position still needs reinforcement. Jinmen Tiger's head coach, Yu Genwei, may be looking for a suitable right-back at the last moment to replace the departing player, Tomorrow. Tomorrow performed exceptionally well after joining Jinmen Tiger, becoming a core player on the right flank with his solid defense and ability to deliver impressive crosses in attack. Unfortunately, just as he was establishing himself at Jinmen Tiger, he chose to leave and join Shanghai Port. This situation has left the right-back position a headache for Yu Genwei. Many fans believe that he should consider bringing in Ji Xiang from Luneng to strengthen the right-back lineup. Ji Xiang is a proven talent who once captained Luneng. Moreover, Luneng won the double of the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup in the 2021 season, with Ji Xiang playing a crucial role. Ji Xiang is a versatile player capable of playing both left and right full-back positions, as well as center-back, defensive midfield, and winger. During his time at Jiangsu, Cuilongzhu even placed him in the center-forward position, where he became a fan favorite and an all-round captain. However, Ji Xiang has been relegated to the bench in the past two seasons at Luneng and did not participate in the team's winter training, which is quite concerning. From this detail,…

The main defenders have been replaced by three new players, and the Tianjin Tigers have completed their domestic player reinforcements. Salvador has joined the team, and new signings are competing for starting positions. The Tianjin Tigers are not known for being early birds or late risers; they have been methodical in their recruitment process, which can be considered relatively efficient in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The Zhejiang team's foreign center forward deal fell through, and there is no definitive news about the Shandong Taishan team's new foreign player. However, the Tianjin Tigers have concluded their domestic player acquisitions. Head coach Yu Genwei addressed the team, stating, "We will not be signing any more domestic players this year. The platform is here, and it's a fair competition." Two key players, Han Pengfei and Tomorrow, have left the team, and the Tigers have officially announced the signing of Sun Mingqian. In a video released by Yu Genwei, Yang Fan is also included. Compared to last season, all three main defenders of the Tianjin Tigers have been replaced. The second-half mainstay Diogo has left the team, and Grant has returned. Last year, he only played 11 times and was withdrawn from the squad due to injury, effectively becoming a newcomer who needs to re-acclimate with the team. The main central defender Han Pengfei chose to join Chengdu Rongcheng to play in the AFC Champions League, and Tomorrow's transfer to Shanghai Port has been updated on Transfermarkt, posing a challenge to Yu Genwei's player selection. The Tianjin Tigers have a one-for-one approach to…

The famous football city of Dalian has finally gained another Super League team, Dalian Inbo, who have just been promoted from the China League One. To perform well in the new season of the Super League, Dalian Inbo Club has introduced several new players during the winter transfer window, among whom the joining of former Tianjin Tiger captain Song Yue has received particular attention. The 33-year-old Song Yue started his career at Jiangsu Suning's football youth training system and entered Tianjin Hehai University in 2010 as a football talent. During his time at university, Song Yue excelled in the Chinese College Football League, demonstrating not only a tough playing style and comprehensive skills but also representing the Chinese college football team at the 28th World University Games, where he performed commendably. After graduating from Hehai University, Song Yue officially began his professional career. He has played for teams such as Suzhou Dongwu and Nantong Zhiyun, gradually accumulating valuable match experience. In the 2020 season, Song Yue experienced an important turning point in his career by joining Tianjin Teda (Tianjin Jinmen Tiger). After the 2021 season, Song Yue transferred to Sichuan Longcheng, but after only one season, he returned to Tianjin, joining the newly revived Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. During his time with the Jinmen Tigers, Song Yue won the trust of head coach Yu Genwei with his outstanding performance and was awarded the captain's armband. However, due to an impulsive behavior, Song Yue quickly lost his position in the team. In a Super League match in the 2022 season, Song Yue…

Recently, under the leadership of young coach Yu Genwei, Tianjin Tigers are making a full effort to prepare for the new season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the Chinese FA Cup. Additionally, at the beginning of 2025, Yu Genwei has brought continuous surprises in terms of new signings and reinforcements for Tianjin Tigers. The club has completed new contracts with Guo Hao, Shi Yan, and Yan Bingliang, who will continue to play for the team in the CSL and FA Cup. Guo Hao is a standout from the Tianjin Tigers' 93 youth training program, alongside Li Yuan, Wang Qiuming, and Yang Zexiang, mainly playing as a defensive midfielder. Known for his willingness to do the dirty work, he has been likened to Kanté in the CSL. After Tianjin Tigers faced an operational crisis, Guo Hao transferred to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, which led to some fans expressing dissatisfaction, believing that he did not stand with the club during tough times. Coach Yu Genwei, however, was not bothered by this and still invited Guo Hao when the team needed reinforcement in the defensive midfield position. The saying "Opportunity favors the prepared mind" applies well to Guo Hao's situation. Since returning to Tianjin Tigers, he has reached new heights in his career, earning recognition from many fans. Therefore, renewing the contract with Guo Hao was a reasonable decision. Shi Yan is a top talent from Luneng's 02 youth training program and was once considered the best forward of his age group. Unfortunately, he encountered injuries at crucial moments and failed to…