Shanghai Shenhua faces tough schedule
Shanghai Shenhua will face three consecutive matches in eight days, including against Guoan and Taishan, making their schedule even more challenging. According to the official announcement of the Chinese Super League, Shenhua will face Guoan on August 18 at 19:35, Haibao will face Yobo at the same time, and Jinmen Tiger will face Iron Man on September 12 at 19:00.
Why this is a tough challenge for Shenhua
Shenhua's home game against Chengdu in the first half of the season was a turning point in their performance, as they lost all seven games in May and their ranking plummeted. Half a season later, the two teams' situations have completely reversed - Chengdu now leads the second-placed team by 13 points, Shenhua has one more game and is only 7 points ahead of the third-placed team, and the team is still struggling to secure a spot in the top tier, with many players injured and the team's overall performance not up to par.
Shenhua's schedule is not just these three games
After returning from Chengdu, Shenhua will face Taishan at home on September 1, and then travel to Dalian to face Yobo in the Chinese Football Association Cup quarterfinals on September 1. Then, on September 6, Shenhua will face Chongqing Dangdai in the 26th round of the Chinese Super League, and will have to play three consecutive games in nine days, with two away games against Dalian and Chongqing. In addition, Shenhua will also have to face the challenges of the Asian Football Confederation's second-tier league, which will start in September, with the team's personnel not fully intact.
