On May 5, Shanghai Shenhua faced Shandong Taishan in the 10th round of the CSL, suffering a heavy 1-4 defeat. In the first half, Shenhua conceded two goals within just two minutes, falling behind 0-2. In the second half, Klesan completed a hat-trick for Taishan, although Latang managed to pull one back for Shenhua, it was not enough to change the outcome. Head coach Slutsky's lineup choices sparked debate among fans, especially as the team's fatigue became evident in the congested schedule. The starting lineup saw only one change, with Liu Chengyu replacing the injured Gai. Teixeira had to be substituted early in the first half due to injury, leading to several defensive errors that allowed the opponents to score easily. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with Slutsky's tactical arrangements, questioning why there wasn't appropriate rotation. Looking ahead, Shenhua will face more matches this month, and it remains to be seen if the team can adjust and revive their championship hopes.