In the recent matchup between Uzbekistan and the national football team, we have seen a lot of real reflections. Uzbekistan clearly did not win by chance or simply by miscalculation by the referee. Voices on the Internet generally believe that the overall performance of the national football team appears sluggish and disorderly: the defenders do not respond quickly enough, the midfield's possession and transmission ability has obviously declined, and the rhythm of the attack is too monotonous. While watching the match, Uzbekistan has up to 70% possession, which has made many fans worried about the performance of the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.
Looking back at previous matches, against Vietnam, although the national football team won the victory, the overall performance was still not satisfactory. This is especially true of the match against Uzbekistan, especially the two mistakes of goalkeeper Yan Junling, which directly affected the outcome of the game. The performance of the goalkeeper in the crucial moments often determines the direction of the game. For fans, such a performance in the warm-up game is worrying, worrying about whether the national football team can maintain stability in the official competition.
Of course, it is not enough to focus on attack, the defense of the national football team is equally worrying. Uzbekistan only needed three players to tear through our defenses with ease. Wei Shihao's excellent goal, although briefly brought hope to the national football team, but the overall pace of play and possession, Uzbekistan still prevailed. The national football team obviously lacks a core player who can connect the whole team, resulting in players on the field appearing to be siloed and without clear organization and strategy.
The Chinese football community has long had high attention and expectations for youth training, believing that only through a large talent reserve can real players be cultivated. But is that really the case? The skills and experience of young players are clearly inadequate, which requires intensified training in their 20s. But often by this age, they may already feel that they have enough strength to no longer train hard. What is missing is not just star players, but also the desire to keep improving.
Finally, thank you all for your continued support. I will continue to work hard and hope to witness the rise and progress of Chinese football with you.