After the successful conclusion of the third-level professional league of domestic football, the Chinese men's football team ushered in a short period of recuperation. However, for the national team players, this is only a brief respite as they face an even more formidable challenge – the fierce competition for the Asian zone of World Cup qualifying. Head coach Jankovic has a deeper understanding of the team's strength after two warm-up games in October, especially in the attacking line, where performances including well-known player Wu Lei did not meet expectations.
A total of 24 players have been selected for the new national team roster. The line-up of the goalkeeper and back line remains the same, the midfield position is made up of six players, and the change in the forward line is the most significant, especially the return of Zhang Yuning, whose ability to control the ball and turn and shoot is rare in the team. It is worth noting that this time the list does not include any non-naturalized players, which shows that the coaching staff is strict about the condition of the players.
The changes to the national team roster reflect the coaching staff's rigorous assessment of the players' performance and their strategic positioning for the upcoming matches. At the critical moment of preparing for the World Preliminaries, every personnel adjustment is full of profound meaning, which is not only a recognition of the individual ability of the players, but also an optimization of the entire tactical system and team cooperation.
In international football, the strength of a national team is not only determined by the existing international squad, but also by the depth and breadth of its football youth training system. Therefore, in addition to evaluating the performance of the existing international players and adjusting the roster, it is more important to review and improve the long-term construction of the national team, especially the development of the youth training system.
The youth training system is the cornerstone of the country's football level. A well-developed youth training system can continue to provide the national team with potential young players, and these new blood are the key to the national team's competitive level improvement and tactical innovation. At present, China's youth training system faces many challenges, including the uneven distribution of training facilities and resources, the uneven level of coaching, and the need for a more scientific and systematic training program for the all-round development of young players.
There are significant differences in the performance and development paths of the Chinese men's football team and the men's basketball team on the international stage, which are not only reflected in the results, but also in the management system, player training, social attention and international influence.
The Chinese men's basketball team has benefited from a relatively mature management system and policy support. As a popular sport in China, basketball has received attention and investment at the national level. In contrast, although the Chinese men's football team also has corresponding policy support, there are differences in actual implementation and effectiveness.
The Chinese men's basketball team has a relatively complete youth training system, from the CBA league to campus basketball, forming a relatively complete talent training chain. The youth training system of the Chinese men's football team has long been criticized, and although it has improved in recent years, it is still inadequate compared to basketball.
In international competitions, the Chinese men's basketball team has better results than the men's football team. The men's basketball team has participated in the Olympic and World Cup many times, and although it has not achieved breakthrough achievements, it is highly competitive in Asia. The Chinese men's football team did not perform well in the World Cup, only reaching the World Cup finals once in 2002.
Basketball has a high degree of social attention in China, and the influence of the NBA is particularly significant in China, which also drives the commercial value of domestic basketball. Although the Chinese men's football team also has a high level of social attention, due to poor results, the commercial value and fan satisfaction are relatively low.
The Chinese men's basketball team has enhanced its international influence by introducing foreign players and coaches, as well as players going abroad to study abroad. Although the Chinese men's football team has also tried a similar method, the effect is limited and the international influence is small.
The performance and influence of the Chinese men's basketball team in international competition are better than those of the men's football team. The success of the men's basketball team lies in its relatively mature management system, effective youth training system and high international competitiveness. The men's football team needs to carry out more in-depth reform and construction in these aspects to enhance its status in international football. At the same time, the reform and development of men's football also requires the support and patience of all sectors of society, especially in the construction of the youth training system, which requires long-term investment and efforts.
For a long time, the Chinese men's basketball team has occupied a leading position in Asian basketball. They have won multiple Asian championships and regularly represent Asia at international competitions such as the Olympics and World Cups.
The Chinese men's basketball team has produced a number of players to play in the NBA, most notably Yao Ming. Yao Ming's success not only enhanced the international image of Chinese basketball, but also paved the way for Chinese players to enter the NBA.
The Chinese men's basketball team is usually in the top 30 in the FIBA world rankings, reflecting its competitiveness in global basketball.
The players and coaches of the Chinese men's basketball team often communicate with the top international players and coaches, and this exchange helps to improve the tactical concept and training level of Chinese basketball.
Although the Chinese men's basketball team has a certain status in international basketball, there is still a certain gap between the Chinese men's basketball team and the world's basketball powers, such as the United States, Spain and Argentina. Chinese basketball needs to continue to work hard to improve its international competitiveness, including improving the youth training system, strengthening international exchanges, and upgrading the level of domestic leagues.