In an ongoing AFC Champions League match, Johor Darul Ta’zim is currently leading Shenhua 2-0. Not long ago, Johor also drew 2-2 away with another Shanghai team, Port. Many people are surprised by the level of Johor.
Media figures who watched these two matches commented that the level of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is not much higher than that of the Malaysian Super League, and there is even a high possibility of being surpassed.
The media figure @CSL Observer stated: “Shenhua’s conceded goal started with Jiang Shenglong’s careless passing error. This is the consequence of playing in a low-level league. If such an error occurred in the domestic league, opponents might not even pose any significant threat to Shenhua’s goal. However, AFC Champions League opponents are not like those in the CSL. They won’t hesitate to take advantage of your mistakes.”
“The leagues in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia have good levels. The CSL still benefits from the golden era of cash influx, but in two years, it may not be able to compare with them.”
Meanwhile, media figure Li Xuan commented: “Eman is truly effective; we can’t find a player like him among Chinese players.”
Media Figures Comment on Johor vs. Shenhua: Malaysian Super League Level Is Truly Not Low; In Two Years, CSL Might Not Be Able to Compare. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/media-figures-comment-on-johor-vs-shenhua-malaysian-super-league-level-is-truly-not-low-in-two-years-csl-might-not-be-able-to-compare.html
