Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 18 (Xinhua) -- After nearly 10 hours of long-distance trekking, the Chinese men's football team conducted its first restorative training session after arriving in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on the 18th, preparing for the remaining two unrelated 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round of 12. Chinese football star Sun Jihai, who went out with the team for the first time as an assistant coach of the national football team, said that the whole team is working hard to overcome difficulties and believes that the team can make a difference in future games.
On March 18, the Chinese men's soccer team conducted its first restorative training session after arriving in Sharjah, UNITED Arab Emirates
"This time [my mission] is mainly to cooperate with the coaching staff and do some preparations for the whole preparation. As a part of Chinese football, no one can stay out of the matter. Sun Jihai said.
"Before, I was a fan, watching the national team game from the periphery, I could see that the lads were carrying a lot of pressure. The whole of Chinese football has been affected by the epidemic, including the level of confrontation in the league is also a visible decline, in this case, it is not easy for players to maintain their state and adjust their psychology and spirit, but what is easy to do? It is all about improving in the process of overcoming difficulties and meeting the next challenge. Sun Jihai said.
Sun Jihai was interviewed
At present, the Chinese team ranks fifth in the group with 1 win, 2 draws and 5 losses, and has missed the Qatar World Cup in advance. According to the schedule, the Chinese men's football team will face Saudi Arabia in Sharjah on March 24 and Face Oman away in Muscat on March 29.
After the training camp began on March 3, the Chinese men's football team has played three warm-up matches. Sun Jihai said that the players were very the field and showed a positive attitude towards the game. "The reality is that we don't have a chance to qualify anymore, but everyone is still taking the game very seriously and the whole atmosphere of the team is good. I believe that in the next two games, the team can have some improvements. ”
Dai Weijun was interviewed
Dai Weijun, a young midfielder who made his debut for the national team in January this year, said: "Everyone is getting better and better through three warm-up matches, and the team atmosphere is also very positive and united. I have confidence in myself, I believe in the arrangements of the coaching staff, and I believe that everyone can play the rest of the game well. Be sure to strike out your faith, don't be afraid of mistakes, and don't think about what will happen next. Hopefully, passing through running positions in attack can put pressure on opponents and create more opportunities for teammates. ”
'Hopefully, I'll score my first goal in the national team in the last two games. Dai Weijun said.
Source Xinhua News Agency
Editor: Gao Chenchen
Process Editor Tai Shaofeng