Coach O Ji-ryong headed back to China with the goal of promotion, and the remaining opportunities are 6 games...I don't have much time to adjust to the media
Sep 30, 2025
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Chinese media are keeping an eye on the recent move of coach O Ji-ryong, who took the helm of Chongqing Tonglianglong in the Class A League (second division). Chongqing, who is currently second in the Class A league, gave coach Jang the baton with seven games left in the season. The first and second-place teams in the Class League will be promoted to the first division, the Chinese Super League. Currently, Chongqing ranks second (46 points), six points behind the leader, Liaoning Shenyang (52 points). However, he is being chased by third-place Guangdong GZ (44 points).
After Chongqing's 0-3 loss to Yanbian Longding last weekend, the Chinese magazine Zhu Quibao said 'Coach Zhang Oi-ryong doesn't have much time to adapt to the team' The newspaper said, `Coach Zhang made defensive stability his top priority, but he lost to Yanbian by three goals.' `Although he did not meet expectations in the first game after the manager's change, there is no time to regret it. We must not repeat our mistakes in the remaining six league games.
This is not the first time for director Jang to perform in China. He took his first steps to China in 2011 when he took the helm of Qingdao Zhongying, and went through Dalian Aarbin, Chongqing Dangdai Lippan and Henan Zhenye. After losing his position for a while after the dismantling of Chongqing Liangjiang Jingji in 2022, he started to challenge again after receiving a love call from Chongqing Tonglianglong on the 23rd.
Zhu Qibao said 'Director Zhang went on an expedition to Yanbian four days after his inauguration. He finished the first half 0-0 amid a good pass connection without making a major change in the starting lineup. However, the fact that only two shots were shot on target out of 78 offensive opportunities was far from efficiency, he said. In this game, Yanbian blocked Chongqing's attack by effectively using counterattacks and side defense. He also expressed regret, saying, `Coach Jang set up an offensive line with his unique big and small combination, but it did not work for Chongqing's offense, which has recently suffered from lack of scoring ability.'
The newspaper said, `Even though Jang joined the team in a hurry, he was very willing to make changes. However, the current squad composition will certainly be difficult for him. He predicted that time is needed to change the team to suit his style. In addition, coach Jang's tactics have been proven effective since the days of Chongqing Lippan. However, this time, it will be an important task to quickly grasp the characteristics of the players and rebound the team's atmosphere. 'The first loss since taking over could have been a wake-up call for coach Jang and Chongqing. However, to realize this and prove its effectiveness, he pointed out that there are only six games left.
Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
