Major Chinese Super League News: Shandong Taishan Considering Coaching Change, New Candidate Emerges With Two Major Advantages

Born on December 25, 1970, Ramos is Portuguese and holds UEFA professional qualifications. He took charge of Henan on April 29, 2025, after coaching in Portugal and Saudi Arabia. Public information says he has managed over 700 professional league matches. With Henan he recorded 12 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses in 27 matches and reached the FA Cup final.

Statistics show Ramos improved Henan's attack. Before Nan Jiyi left, Henan scored 10 goals in eight rounds; after Ramos arrived, the team scored 62 goals in 27 matches. Henan achieved notable wins in 2025, and Ramos was named the year's best coach before renewing his contract.

In 2026 Ramos continued producing strong-team results, defeating Shanghai Port, Beijing Guoan and Shandong Taishan, but league consistency declined. Henan were around 12th and Ramos' overall record was about 21 wins, 14 draws and 19 defeats.

Taishan values Ramos because he can organize an attack without major spending, but Henan also had issues in 2026 including points deductions, winless runs and poor finishing efficiency, showing the difference between survival pressure and title pressure.

Taishan's defensive problems were exposed, including the 0-3 defeat to Shanghai Port when the flanks were repeatedly penetrated. Other matches also showed issues with midfield interception, the back three and transitions.

Ramos' Henan approach targets these weaknesses through midfield pressing, quick transitions and set pieces. At Taishan, his stronger squad could theoretically maximize players such as Crysan.

Ramos and Crysan previously crossed paths at Santa Clara. Crysan has since performed strongly for Taishan. Media reports differ on their relationship, but Portuguese communication could reduce adaptation costs.

Taishan currently have several Portuguese- or Spanish-speaking foreign players. Ramos' familiarity with the Chinese league could provide a faster adjustment advantage.

Current reports about Ramos joining Taishan come from media sources, not official club announcements. Henan's contract situation, transfer arrangements and possible compensation remain unconfirmed.

Zhejiang has also appeared among clubs linked with Ramos. Taishan must also choose between a domestic transitional solution and a long-term foreign coach plan.

Tactically, Taishan's defense was vulnerable to Shanghai Port's use of wide channels. Ramos usually prefers a back four with two defensive midfielders, emphasizing discipline and transitions.

Crysan's form is another variable. If Ramos joins Taishan, he would need to redefine Crysan's roles in left-side cutting, central finishing and set pieces.

Henan also faces challenges including points deductions, squad changes and inconsistent results. Ramos appears to be a practical coach who can organize teams and maximize foreign-player output.

Overall, media information indicates Ramos is not a confirmed new coach but a major candidate. His advantages are Chinese league experience and Portuguese-speaking player communication, while obstacles include contracts, inconsistency and competition.

The core of the Ramos rumors is two advantages: his familiarity with the Chinese league and his fit with a Portuguese-speaking foreign-player system. The final decision still depends on club negotiations.