On July 6th, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Shandong Taishan 6-0 in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League. After the game, Shenhua head coach Slutsky attended the press conference.
Slutsky said, “We started the game very well, especially in the first half when we scored three goals. However, I think the key turning point of the game was the opponent’s red card.”
Reporters asked, “The corner kick header goal in the opening stage was very similar to Wu Xi’s last-minute winning goal in the last round. Has the team made any special deployment in set-piece tactics recently? What are your comments on Jin Shunkai’s performance today?”
Slutsky said, “We practice set-piece offense and defense all the time. This is a must-have lesson for every team. However, it is difficult to predict the final effectiveness of set-piece tactics. Jin Shunkai has been waiting for his chance as a substitute since he returned to the team after a long period of absence from training. Today he got a starting opportunity again and scored his first league goal. I am very satisfied with his performance and congratulate him.”
Talking about this big win, Slutsky said, “To be honest, today’s victory is indeed a very happy thing. But I think the key point of this game is the red card the opponent got. We played with one more player for a long time today. If we can still maintain today’s state and level with equal numbers, then I might be even happier. I don’t care much about the record, I pay more attention to the players’ performance and execution. Emotionally, I felt more excited about the last-minute winning goal against Qingdao West Coast in the last game. The road ahead is still long, I think we need to improve ourselves more.”
Talking about Malale scoring his first hat-trick of the season, Slutsky said, “Malale’s tactical role on the pitch has always been very important and has been of great help to the team. Before the last game, Malale scored four goals in four games, but he missed some chances in the last game. We also joked with him in a friendly way, hoping to help him adjust his mentality. Today Malale’s emotions and state on the pitch were both excellent. Through today’s hat-trick, I think Malale has fully demonstrated his level and ability.”
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