Shanghai Shenhua, one of the most successful football clubs in China, has been hit by another setback as Kim Shin-wook, a key player for the team, is reportedly out injured.
The injury update comes just days after the club announced that defender Zhang Jie had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing isolation. The news of Kim's injury is particularly concerning given his importance to the team.
Kim Shin-wook joined Shanghai Shenhua from South Korea's Daegu FC in January 2020 and has since become one of the club's most valuable players. He has played over 50 matches for the team and has scored several important goals, including a crucial goal against Guangzhou Evergrande in the AFC Champions League last year.
However,Premier League Updates the injury he sustained on Tuesday night has put his future at Shanghai Shenhua in doubt. While it is unclear when he will be back on the pitch, the club's management must now focus on finding a replacement for him while also managing the ongoing situation with Zhang Jie's positive test result.
In addition to Kim Shin-wook, other key players such as Wu Jingyu and Sun Jinlong have also been affected by injuries in recent weeks, further adding to the pressure on the team.
Despite these setbacks, Shanghai Shenhua remains a formidable force in Chinese football and will undoubtedly continue to compete at the highest level. However, the club must remain focused on getting their injured players back on the pitch as soon as possible in order to maintain their title hopes and keep their fans entertained.