On February 22, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association announced the latest training list of the men's national football team, and as soon as the list came out, public opinion and fans had a lot of questions.
Question 1: Why is Wu Lei absent?
In the list, Wu Lei's name did not appear. This seems to be difficult to understand: Haikou training starts on March 3, not the national team match day, Wu Lei can not come back, the Spaniard will not release people, in theory, he can fly directly to the United Arab Emirates to meet the national football team as before.
However, the FA's notice specifically states: "Athletes overseas should report to the team's place of participation on March 18, 2022( Note: UAE). ”
So, since Li Lei, who played in Switzerland, and several naturalized players have been selected for the list, they can fly directly to the UAE before March 18, so why didn't Wu Lei, who can also fly directly to the UAE, not selected?
Perhaps, this is considering that the national football team has missed the World Cup, Wu Lei is in a difficult situation in the Espanyol team, so this time he will not be called up, let him rest and adjust in order to win back his position at the club?
Question 2: What does the words in the notice mean?
In the notice of the Football Association, there are two paragraphs worth noting: "For those who cannot participate in the training camp for any reason, the club and themselves must report to the Chinese Football Association in writing and telephone for approval before February 23, 2022, and implement it in accordance with the specific approval of the Chinese Football Association."
Clubs and athletes who do not participate in national team training or competitions without the approval of the Chinese Football Association will be punished in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Disciplinary Guidelines of the Chinese Football Association and the Regulations on the Administration of Player Identity and Transfer of the Chinese Football Association. ”
If you can't participate in the training camp, you must report to the Football Association for approval, and if you don't participate without approval, you will be punished - is this deliberately emphasized because of the previous training camps, similar things have happened to local players and clubs?
Or is it worried that some naturalized players will refuse the call of the national football team this time? This is related to the future of Fernando, Axon, Luo Guofu and others, perhaps asking them to express their position: do they still recognize their identity as international footballers? Are you willing to continue to play for the national football team?