The Qingdao City Football Club has announced the appointment of its new coach after their league relegation to the China League Two (CL2). The club, which is based in the city of Qingdao, has been struggling to maintain their position in the top tier of Chinese football for some time now.

The team's previous head coach, Wang Yuhua, had left the club due to financial reasons and was replaced by Li Jianlan, who previously played for the Guangzhou Evergrande FC. However, the move did not go well as the club failed to gain any traction in the league and was relegated to the CL2.

The decision to replace Wang Yuhua with Li Jianlan came under scrutiny from fans and players alike as they were concerned about his experience and coaching style. However, the new coach's approach seemed to have resonated well with the squad and the team has already started showing signs of improvement.

In his first match as the new coach, Li Jianlan managed to lead the team to a 1-1 draw against the Shandong Luneng FC at the home stadium. This was a positive result and it showed that the new coach's management style could be effective in guiding the team towards success.

Despite this early success, the team still faced several challenges in their next matches. They lost to Jiangsu Suning FC and Shanghai Shenhua FC before defeating Chongqing Xining FC at the home stadium. These results show that while the team has shown some promise, they still face numerous challenges on the field.

However, the team remains optimistic about their future prospects and plans to continue working hard to improve their performance and reach the top tier of Chinese football. The club has also announced the hiring of a new coach to take over the role of assistant coach. With the new coach coming onboard, the club looks set to bounce back and achieve more success in the future.