Akpembe's drought of goals as CSL Foreign Player continues

Akpembe, the Nigerian forward who has been playing for Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shanghai Shenhua since January 2018, is currently in a drought of goals as he struggles to find his form.

The 29-year-old has only managed to score one goal so far this season, which came in their last game against Tianjin Teda on September 15th. This is not the first time Akpembe has experienced such a drought in his career, having previously gone without scoring for over two months during the 2016-2017 season with Shanghai SIPG.

Despite his lack of goals, Akpembe remains an important player for Shanghai Shenhua, as they rely heavily on him to provide goals and assistances. However, with his recent form, it seems that he may be struggling to find his rhythm at the top level of Chinese football.

There have been suggestions that Akpembe may be struggling due to the physicality of the CSL, where players are expected to compete hard and take risks. Additionally, there have been reports that he may be struggling to adapt to the different style of play in China, where the emphasis is more on passing and movement rather than individualism.

Despite these challenges, Akpembe remains determined to continue performing at a high level and contributing to Shanghai Shenhua's success. He will undoubtedly need to work hard to get back into form if he wants to continue his impressive record in the CSL.