Shanghai Shenhua officially announced on August 13, 2026 that Milorad Milosevic will lead the first team until December 31, 2028, with the immediate goal of turning around three crucial fixtures within eight days and ending the recent losing streak.\ \
Why is Milosevic’s coaching background seen as a promise?\
\ Milosevic coached Red Star Belgrade twice: from June 2017 to December 2019 he oversaw 149 matches with a 2.32 points‑per‑game average; returning at the end of 2023 until the end of 2025 he posted a 2.37 average over 105 games and secured both league and cup titles. In contrast, his stint in Saudi Arabia yielded only 1.39 points per game, highlighting his variable performance across leagues.\ \
What are the three tough matches Shenhua faces?\
\ On August 15, Shenhua hosts Henan; on August 18 they meet Beijing Guoan (Round 18 reschedule); on August 22 they travel to challenge league‑leading Chengdu Rongcheng. All three games occur within eight days, testing Milosevic’s tactical tweaks and the squad’s stamina.\ \
Can returning injured stars and foreign player depth provide an instant boost?\
\ Key foreigners such as Teixeira and Mineiro have recovered, filling Shenhua’s full foreign quota. Milosevic prefers a double‑defensive‑midfield setup, a stark shift from predecessor Sluzky’s diamond midfield, suggesting a gradual reshaping of the team’s attacking flow.\ \
How will tactical focus and set‑piece strategy change?\
\ During his Red Star tenure, Milosevic emphasized attacking set‑pieces, raising the proportion of goals from corners and free‑kicks. Shenhua’s set‑piece drills have intensified this season, and the upcoming hard‑fought games are likely to see set‑pieces as a primary avenue to break down opponents.\ \
What does the coming schedule mean for squad recovery?\
\ With the Chinese Super League transfer window closed, Shenhua must rely on internal talent and tactical innovation. The short‑term, high‑intensity schedule will gauge squad depth and Milosevic’s in‑match leadership; positive results in the three fixtures could spark a climb up the league table.
