Will Shandong Taishan Officially Change Coaches? New Manager Emerges with Two Major Advantages No One Can Match - Ramos - Chinese Super League - Henan Team

In recent days, rumors that Shandong Taishan may change their head coach have gradually increased.

According to reports from several well-known domestic football media figures, Shandong Taishan are interested in appointing Henan team's current head coach Ramos. Media personality Sun Dexin revealed that Shandong Taishan have already begun contact with Ramos and believe this coaching change would be a practical move with substantial value. Meanwhile, media figure Miao Yuan previously stated that a top Chinese Super League team had already included Ramos on its shortlist of coaching candidates. Taken together, these two reports have further increased the possibility of Ramos joining Shandong Taishan.

Objectively speaking, Ramos does possess sufficient qualifications to coach a Chinese Super League powerhouse. The 55-year-old Portuguese coach holds a UEFA professional coaching license and has accumulated more than 700 professional matches as a coach during his career. He has worked extensively in European and Asian leagues, giving him a very rich coaching background. After taking charge of Henan in 2025 when the team was deeply involved in a relegation battle, he quickly adjusted the tactical system, rebuilt the team's attacking and defensive rhythm, and not only guided the team to successfully avoid relegation but also led them to a historic appearance in the FA Cup final. With his outstanding coaching results, he was named the Chinese Super League Coach of the Season, and his abilities received broad recognition from the league and industry.

Strong relationships with players are another key advantage for Ramos if he were to coach Shandong Taishan. According to media figure Li Pingkang, Shandong Taishan's key foreign player Crysan has a close personal relationship with Ramos. This relationship could help Ramos integrate into the team quickly, reduce dressing-room adjustment costs, effectively bring out Crysan's competitive form, and improve the team's attacking efficiency in the final third.

Tactical compatibility is another major advantage for Ramos at Shandong Taishan. Ramos is skilled at transforming mid- and lower-table teams and optimizing their attacking and defensive structures. He can both strengthen defensive stability and reduce mistakes while specifically activating the attacking power of foreign players, showing a high degree of tactical flexibility. Shandong Taishan currently have a strong squad foundation and much greater depth than Henan. With Ramos' coaching ability, he could have more room to develop his ideas and lead the team toward higher strategic goals.

In summary, Ramos is familiar with the Chinese Super League and would not require an adaptation period. He combines ability and reputation, while also having connections with key players within the squad. Compared with other unfamiliar foreign coaches, appointing him would carry lower risks and have stronger practicality for Shandong Taishan, making it a potentially wise choice. Whether Shandong Taishan can ultimately bring in Ramos remains to be seen, as there are still many practical obstacles for the club to overcome. It is hoped that Shandong Taishan can achieve their goal and complete this coaching change.