In the 15th round of the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua played against Chengdu Chengdu at home. In the starting lineup announced before the game, Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu Chengdu both sent their strongest lineups. However, what is surprising is that Wei Shihao did not appear in Shanghai Shenhua's starting list, or even entered the bench. This situation has triggered widespread concern and speculation among fans, especially after he just missed the national football team's life-and-death battle with South Korea.
In the national football team's match against South Korea, although Wei Shihao was selected for the game squad, he failed to appear in the final. This decision raised questions about head coach Ivankovic, with many wondering why the attacking player did not get a chance to play. In the first game back in the Chinese Super League, Wei Shihao was absent again, which led people to speculate whether he had an injury problem and was unable to play.
It can be seen from the starting and substitute lists announced by Shanghai Shenhua that the team still relies heavily on core players such as Han Chao, Andre Louis and Malele, and Wei Shihao's absence is undoubtedly a huge loss. Shenhua is currently ranked second in the Chinese Super League and is in a critical period of championship competition. The absence of any core players will have a considerable impact on the team. Therefore, Wei Shihao's absence has aroused more attention and discussion among fans.
Many fans speculated that Wei Shihao was probably injured in previous games or training, resulting in his inability to participate. Although neither the club nor the player himself disclosed the specific situation to the outside world, judging from his absence in the national football match and the fact that he was not included in the squad this time, the possibility of injury is relatively high. After all, Wei Shihao has always been known for his speed and skills and is an important force on the team's offensive end. His health is crucial to the team.
Wei Shihao's absence this time also gave people a new understanding of the decision-making of the national football coaching staff. If Wei Shihao is indeed unable to play due to injury, then there is a reasonable explanation for Ivankovic's choice of other players in the life-and-death battle against South Korea. After all, in high-intensity international competitions, it is crucial to ensure the health and condition of players. Although Wei Shihao's absence is regrettable, it also allows the outside world to have more understanding and tolerance of the coaching staff's employment arrangements. (Chinese Super League Football Review)
