On March 23, Beijing time, the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region top 12, the Pre-match press conference of the Chinese men's football team against Saudi Arabia was held, and the national football coach Li Xiaopeng attended. For this game, Li Xiaopeng said that he would go all out and play with tough players, and said that all the players would fight for the face of Chinese football.
In the World Preliminary Round of 12 matches, the national football team has lost the opportunity to qualify in advance after losing to Vietnam, and the next two matches with Saudi Arabia and Oman will fight for honor. For this match with Saudi Arabia, Li Xiaopeng said frankly: "This game against the Saudi team ranked first in the group, the game is very hard, the players are all going all out, the training is very engaged, the state has been greatly improved, I hope the game has a good result." ”
When asked about the principle of employment in this game, Li Xiaopeng said: "This game will be a stranglehold, the opponent hopes to win, of course, we also hope to win, this game must use tough, dare to fight the team to play, at least show that this team is strong, has the quality of will." ”
As for the team's goal after losing the qualification, Li Xiaopeng frankly said: "Although the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup was lost, all the players fought for the face of Chinese football, which was the most emphasized with the players recently. ”