August 23: Fellaini Reportedly Announced New Team Investment on August 21, Rumored to Sign Five Key Players from Head Coach Tang Tian

Shandong Taishan recently held a fan open day at the club's training base on the morning of August 20. During the event, head coach Tang Tian communicated with the fans present. According to media reports, Tang Tian recalled the difficult periods the team had experienced and said: "During the hardest times, we once faced a situation where only 11 or 12 players were able to take part in training. It was through everyone's persistence that we eventually made it through that difficult period."

Tang Tian's words touched the fans at the event. Many supporters said that Taishan had gone through many challenges along the way and that the team's journey had not been easy. They also expressed hopes for the team's future, wishing that Taishan could overcome injury problems soon and enter future matches with a more complete squad.

During his interaction with fans, Tang Tian continued: "Looking back, during the most difficult times, we may have had only 11 or 12 players continuing training. But it was this persistence that allowed all of us to get through it. I believe the efforts of every player are important, but more importantly, without the continued support and commitment of our fans, we could never have reached where we are today."

Tang Tian's remarks showed his gratitude for the support from Taishan fans and highlighted the connection between the team and its supporters. The article stated that opportunities always come to those who are prepared, and suggested that this also applies to Tang Tian as a head coach.

Within the Taishan squad, Tang Tian has been described as an important figure for the team, using his match management and tactical arrangements to help maintain stability. At the same time, with Tang Tian's suggestions, the team also helped restore young player Yang Ruiqi's form, drawing attention from fans. Yang is known for his balanced defensive and attacking abilities, contributing both in defense and by delivering dangerous crosses in attack to create scoring chances.

When Taishan faces difficult situations in matches and struggles to break the deadlock, many fans look to Yang Ruiqi in hopes that he can step up. Yang is not a newcomer to competitive football, having already represented Taishan in official matches and appeared on the AFC Champions League stage early in his career. At that time, due to special circumstances affecting the team, Taishan had to send a young squad to the tournament, giving Yang a valuable starting opportunity in an important match.

During Taishan's AFC Champions League campaign, Yang Ruiqi's performances drew attention. He became one of the emerging young players on the team's defensive line and left a strong impression. Now, after being rediscovered and revitalized by Tang Tian, he is considered to have further demonstrated his ability and potential.

However, before the article was published, a surprising report claimed that Fellaini had announced on August 21 that he would invest in forming a new team. The report suggested that he intended to bring in five key players from Tang Tian's Taishan side and send them to the Belgian second division for development. It also claimed that Fellaini promised to lead the newly formed team to compete in the Belgian top division next season. However, later clarification indicated that the report might not be true.