Shanghai Shenhua suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Shandong Taishan in the 10th round of the Chinese Super League, marking their second consecutive loss and dropping them out of the title race. Coach Leonid Slutsky's tactics have come under fire from fans and media alike. Despite the congested schedule, Slutsky stuck to the same starting lineup, leading to player fatigue and ultimately a collapse during the match. From the outset, Shenhua players displayed significant fatigue, with the defense being breached early on. In the 24th minute, Zeka scored with a simple header, and shortly after, a mistake from Liu Chengyu allowed the opponent to extend the lead to 0-2. Key foreign player Taisuke was substituted due to injury, worsening Shenhua's situation. In the second half, Taishan continued to apply pressure, with Kresan scoring to make it 0-3. Although Latang managed to pull one back, the final score was 1-4. Throughout the match, Shenhua's possession and shot count were heavily dominated by their opponents, as the team lost their usual intensity and order in both attack and defense. Media reports highlighted Slutsky's refusal to rotate players in the face of fatigue, leading to a continued decline in the team's performance. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment in Slutsky, arguing that he should adopt more flexible tactics to address the challenges of the season.