Shanghai Shenhua's performance in the Chinese Super League in May 2023 was disappointing, earning only 3 points and becoming the worst-performing team in the league. Despite a strong start with 8 unbeaten matches, the team's form plummeted due to a wave of injuries. In May, Shanghai Shenhua recorded 3 draws and 4 losses in 7 matches, ranking last in points among the 16 teams, even worse than relegation-threatened Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. The frequent injuries to foreign players, including Guy's season-ending injury and ongoing issues with Mineiro and Teixeira, left the team short-handed at a critical time. However, the domestic players shone in May, scoring a total of 10 goals, with Zhu Chenjie netting 3 of them, helping the team secure those 3 points. With the summer transfer window approaching, foreign player Manafa will return from suspension, and the overall strength of the team is expected to gradually improve. Fans are hopeful that Shanghai Shenhua can catch up in the upcoming matches and get back on the winning track.