Qingdao selects new coach for CSL relegation

Qingdao has selected a new coach to lead the Chinese Super League (CSL) relegations this season, with former Shanghai Shenhua coach Guan Hongping taking over as the head coach.

Guan, who previously served as the head coach of Shanghai Shenhua in 2016-2017, is a veteran coach who has been involved in several successful campaigns at the club and his experience will be crucial in guiding Qingdao to success this season.

In his first game as the new coach, Guan was unable to prevent Qingdao from losing their last match against Guangzhou Evergrande in the league. However, he did manage to turn things around by winning three consecutive matches in the league and securing promotion to the top flight.

The new coach's arrival comes at a time when Qingdao have struggled to find their form on the field, failing to score goals consistently and struggling to keep possession. With Guan's experience and knowledge of the league, it should be a major boost to the team's performance this season.

Overall, Guan's appointment as the new coach of Qingdao is seen as a positive step towards improving the team's performances and securing promotion to the top flight next season. The club will now need to work hard to make sure they stay competitive throughout the season and reach their goal of finishing in the top six.