Wuhan Three Towns notified coach Pedro Mora of his dismissal before the latest round of the Chinese Super League, with young coach Deng Zhuoxiang stepping in as interim head coach once again. Many fans are optimistic about this decision, believing the club made the right choice by appointing Deng. Last season, Deng took over in a crisis and delivered impressive performances for the team. 
Without Deng’s commendable efforts last season, Wuhan Three Towns would not have secured their survival in the league early. While some rumors about FIFA making a decision to have China replace Iraq in the upcoming World Cup have circulated online, these have been repeatedly debunked and are not credible. 
The reason the club has yet to officially announce Mora’s departure, despite Deng already taking charge during the match, is likely due to ongoing negotiations over contract termination. Once an agreement is reached, the club will make a formal announcement. Deng’s first move after taking over was to strengthen the team’s defense. Wuhan Three Towns’ poor defensive record has been a major issue this season, and Deng has focused on addressing this weakness.
One of his key decisions was to bring goalkeeper Fang Jingqi back into the starting lineup. Fang has seized his opportunity, delivering solid performances and making crucial saves when the team faced danger. His presence has stabilized the backline, and fans hope he can continue to perform well and help the club avoid relegation. Fang is a talented goalkeeper, and Deng’s trust in him could prove decisive for the remainder of the season. 