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Abandon the AFC Champions League to win the championship? Slutsky will not be retained, Shenhua will fight Kawasaki, and Zhu Chenjie will make a comeback
The dilemma of the Chinese Super League club's two-front operation
In the Chinese football world, there is such a hot topic that has been lingering: how to participate in the AFC Champions League while maintaining competitiveness in the Chinese Super League? This question is constantly testing the strategic choice and execution ability of Chinese Super League clubs.
The latest case has attracted widespread attention. According to media reports, Shanghai Shenhua will have to choose between the AFC Champions League and the Chinese Super League in the upcoming match. This not only reflects Shenhua's current predicament, but also reflects the general problem of the Chinese Super League as a whole seeking a balance between the AFC Champions League and the domestic league.
We'll take a closer look at the situation from multiple angles, explore the underlying reasons behind it, and try to predict the likely impact and future directions.
The fixture schedule has exacerbated the plight of the Chinese Super League clubs
As mentioned in the article, Shenhua faces a difficult choice in the intensive schedule of the national football team playing Indonesia on October 15, the Henan team at home on the 18th, and the Kawasaki Frontale at home on the 23rd. This arrangement reflects the problems of the Chinese Football Association in the setting of the schedule.
On the one hand, in order to meet the preparation needs of the national team, the Chinese Super League schedule has been frequently adjusted, resulting in an average of one game in three days for Chinese Super League clubs participating in the AFC Champions League. This will inevitably lead to over-fatigue among the players and affect their performance in both leagues.
On the other hand, due to the need to take into account both the AFC Champions League and the Chinese Super League, some Chinese Super League clubs, such as Shandong Taishan, have also begun to choose to abandon one league and concentrate on the other. Although this approach temporarily relieves the pressure of the two lines, in the long run, it will inevitably affect the overall competitiveness of Chinese football.
This situation is not accidental, but the result of the accumulation of institutional deficiencies in China's football system and tournament arrangements over the years. This not only puts the Chinese Super League clubs in a dilemma, but also directly affects the preparation and development of the national team.
The interests of all parties are different
As can be seen from the article, different stakeholders have different demands on this issue.
In the case of Shenhua, as a participant in the AFC Champions League and a contender in the Chinese Super League, they have to choose between the two leagues. From Shenhua's point of view, although the AFC Champions League cannot be completely abandoned, the Chinese Super League championship is undoubtedly the goal they attach more importance to. Therefore, they are interested in making some concessions in the AFC Champions League and concentrating on ensuring competitiveness in the Chinese Super League.
Correspondingly, there are considerations for the Shanghai Port team. As a Chinese Super League powerhouse that also participated in the AFC Champions League, the performance of the Harbour team was not as expected, which gave Shenhua an opportunity. Therefore, whether the harbor team can make a breakthrough in the AFC Champions League has also become a major variable for Shenhua.
The Chinese Football Association, as the decision-maker of the schedule, needs to balance the interests of the national team, the club and the league. However, judging from the description of the article, it seems that their approach has failed to balance the needs of all parties well, and has only exacerbated the plight of the Chinese Super League clubs.
It can be said that this is a complex situation of multi-party games, and the conflict and game of the demands of all parties directly affect the selection and performance of Chinese Super League clubs.
There is a shortage of talent in the face of player injuries
The article mentioned that due to the intensive schedule, international players such as Wu Lei and Zhu Chenjie were frequently injured, which had an adverse impact on the club and the national team. This once again reflects the problems of China's football talent training and sports medical system.
On the one hand, there have been loopholes in China's football youth training system for a long time, and the reserve of high-quality talents is insufficient. This makes it difficult for first-tier clubs to add fresh blood to it, and they can only rely on a limited number of veterans. When they inevitably suffered from injuries, the club was in an awkward situation with a shortage of manpower.
On the other hand, the sports medical security of Chinese football is relatively lagging behind, and it is unable to prevent and treat players' injuries in a timely and effective manner. This has further exacerbated the problem of player absences and affected the club's competitive performance.
There are both institutional problems and inadequate infrastructure and financial investment. To solve this dilemma, it is necessary to fundamentally optimize the talent training and medical security system of Chinese football.
Looking to the future
The dilemma of Chinese Super League clubs fighting on two fronts between the AFC Champions League and the Chinese Super League reflects systemic problems in China's football system and tournament arrangement. This has not only put a lot of pressure on the club, but also affected the preparation and development of the national team.
Solving this dilemma requires action on multiple levels. First of all, the Football Association should optimize the schedule and ease the pressure on the Super League clubs on the basis of taking into account the needs of the national team and clubs. Secondly, it is necessary to increase investment in football youth training and sports medical care, and improve the talent pool and injury management capabilities. In addition, it is also necessary to adjust the balance of stakeholders' demands and promote the coordination and unity of the interests of all parties.
Only through systemic reform can Chinese football get out of its current predicament and lay a solid foundation for future development. This is not only related to the prospects of Chinese Super League clubs, but also to the competitiveness of Chinese football as a whole. We look forward to a more prosperous tomorrow for Chinese football as soon as possible.
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