On July 29, Qingdao West Coast Club officially announced that former national team player and assistant coach of the national team, Shao Jiayi, has officially been appointed as the head coach of the West Coast club’s first team, with former national team player Yang Zhi serving as the team’s goalkeeper coach. This means that Shao Jiayi will leave his coaching position with the national team.
Beijing Youth Daily reports that Shao Jiayi just completed his professional coaching course in June this year, thus obtaining the coaching certification qualification for the first team of Chinese Super League clubs and national teams.
Currently, Qingdao West Coast is ranked third from the bottom of the Chinese Super League standings with a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, with their relegation situation being precarious. The Japanese head coach, Hisashi Kurosaki, is facing a serious crisis of confidence. Previously, in order to alleviate the crisis, the club had temporarily introduced a Chinese coaching staff system, which actually sent a signal that the club was about to change coaches.
According to reports, Shao Jiayi is also facing huge challenges and difficulties after taking over. It is understood that after confirming his appointment with West Coast, Shao Jiayi said goodbye to national team head coach Ivanković last week.
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