On the 17th, the Chinese Super League (CSL) released the latest test results for foreign players to enter the league. Shanghai Shenhua successfully passed the passing test and entered the CSL.
The test includes three parts: physical examination, medical report, and psychological interview. The pass rate is 85%. In this test, Shanghai Shenhua's forward Zhang Yuning was absent due to injury, so his score will be counted as "no-show" in the result.
After the test, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) officially announced that Shanghai Shenhua had passed the test with a score of 29 points, which means they can play in the CSL from the next season.
This is the first time that a team has passed the passing test without having a foreign player. It shows that the Chinese football authorities have taken some measures to improve the quality of foreign players in the CSL.
However,Chinese Super League Stand there are still many challenges ahead for Shanghai Shenhua. They need to ensure that their foreign players meet the standards set by the CFA, such as being fit, healthy, and not causing any problems on and off the field.
In addition, they also need to make sure that their homegrown talent can continue to develop and grow in the league. This will require a lot of hard work and dedication from all parties involved.
Overall, Shanghai Shenhua's success in passing the passing test is a positive step towards improving the quality of foreign players in the CSL. However, it is just the beginning, and there is still a long way to go before we see the best foreign players in the league.