Shanghai Shenhua FC Appoints Leonid Slutsky As Manager
Former Russia National Team Coach Takes Over At Chinese Super League Club
Shanghai Shenhua FC has appointed Leonid Slutsky as its new manager, the Chinese Super League club announced on Monday.
Slutsky, 51, has been out of work since leaving Rubin Kazan in November 2019. He has previously managed CSKA Moscow, with whom he won three Russian Premier League titles and a Russian Cup, and the Russia national team.
Shanghai Shenhua is currently ninth in the Chinese Super League after 14 games. The club has not won a major trophy since 2019.
Slutsky is a highly respected coach in Russia and is known for his attacking style of play. He will be hoping to turn around Shanghai Shenhua's fortunes and lead the club to success.
Slutsky's Record as a Manager
Slutsky has a good record as a manager. He has won three Russian Premier League titles, one Russian Cup, and one Russian Super Cup with CSKA Moscow. He also led the Russia national team to the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Slutsky is known for his attacking style of play. His teams typically play with a high tempo and press their opponents high up the pitch.
Shanghai Shenhua's Recent Form
Shanghai Shenhua has not been in good form in recent months. The club has won just three of its last 10 matches in all competitions.
Shanghai Shenhua is currently ninth in the Chinese Super League after 14 games. The club is six points behind leaders Shandong Taishan.
Slutsky's Aims for Shanghai Shenhua
Slutsky will be hoping to turn around Shanghai Shenhua's fortunes and lead the club to success.
Slutsky has said that he wants to make Shanghai Shenhua a top team in Asia. He wants the club to compete for the Chinese Super League title and the AFC Champions League.
Conclusion
The appointment of Leonid Slutsky as manager of Shanghai Shenhua is a significant one. Slutsky is a highly respected coach with a good record. He will be hoping to turn around Shanghai Shenhua's fortunes and lead the club to success.
