China still grappling with coaching conundrum
China Daily | Updated: 2017-12-13 07:42
Li Xiaopeng's recent appointment as head coach of Shandong Luneng has aroused heated debate about the dearth of local talent in the domestic game.
Replacing German Felix Magath, Li became Luneng's first homegrown boss in its 20-year history.
Li is also something of a rarity in the Chinese Super League, with only three out of 16 clubs having domestic coaches at the helm.
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