Sokolov Says Wei Shihao Taught Him Some Swear Words After Joining Chengdu Rongcheng, Sparking Discussion

Chengdu Rongcheng foreign center-back Sokolov gave his first public response to what level of league the Chinese Super League is comparable to. Sokolov recently spoke with Russian media and discussed this topic. Sokolov said the CSL has uneven levels: teams in the lower half of the standings do not necessarily just defend deep, and the football here is quite open with a lot of running. The intensity decreases slightly in summer because the weather is too hot, humid, and stuffy, which can be seen from post-match running data. Temperatures in Chengdu can reach 38 to 39 degrees Celsius, and July is the most difficult month.

Sokolov also said that after arriving at Chengdu Rongcheng, some swear words were taught to him by their captain Wei Shihao. They jokingly teach each other Russian and Chinese words. Our team is very warm and united, and we have relied on team spirit to overcome many difficult matches. Under these circumstances, it can be seen that Wei Shihao can also get along well with foreign players.

Wei Shihao is a very capable player. After new head coach John Aloisi took charge of the club, Wei Shihao became Chengdu Rongcheng's key captain. Whenever John Aloisi needs Wei Shihao to step up, Wei Shihao does not disappoint. As for Sokolov, his performances have been somewhat inconsistent during matches. When he performs well, he is a stabilizing force for the team; when he does not, he can become an unstable factor.

Therefore, in the eyes of some Chengdu Rongcheng fans, Sokolov's performances have consistently been less stable than Leite's. After Leite chose to join Chengdu Rongcheng, he produced good performances and is the type of player who can both create and score goals. He can deliver threatening crosses and also produce decisive finishing moments. Whenever Chengdu Rongcheng gets stuck in a match, he can always step up immediately.

In the end, Chengdu Rongcheng needs to trust Sokolov, and he will perform better and better in Rongcheng matches. It is believed that as long as Sokolov is given more time and trust, he can break out and become the core of the team's defense. In the future, Sokolov could once again become a key figure for Chengdu Rongcheng, which is something fans can look forward to.