September 8, Portuguese League's fourth round.
The much-anticipated Lisbon Sporting drew 2-2 with Leiria.
Four rounds without a win!
Even the most foolish could see that the five-time champions were having trouble.
This was a significant departure from what fans expected of them.
Everyone was expecting the five-time champions to blaze through the season, unstoppable!
But now, they sit firmly in the relegation zone, this... could it be they're leading Lisbon Sporting into the Primeira Liga?
What kind of strategy is this?
Could it be that Lisbon Sporting is experiencing a collective rookie wall?
It's possible, but... isn't Deng Kai purported to be the future superstar on par with Johann Cruyff?
If he can't carry the Primeira Liga, could he be a flop?
Many teams have already played five or six matches this season.
For teams with new signings, one can generally gauge the level of the newcomers by now.
