The national football team has suffered two consecutive defeats recently, from a 1-1 draw in the round of 12 to a 0-2 loss in the warm-up match, and the gap with Oman seems to be gradually widening in the past two years. This makes people worry about the future of the national football team.
Recall that two years ago, the national football team ranked at the bottom of the top 12 with 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses, and did not enter the World Cup, nor did it enter the play-offs, let alone Qatar. At that time, fans' expectations for the national football team had fallen to the lowest point. However, what people didn't expect is that two years have passed, and the performance of the national football team has not improved significantly, but the gap with the Asian powerhouses has widened.
In the warm-up match with Oman, the national football team was suppressed by the opponent and almost had no power to fight back. Although the Oman team is not an underdog, the performance of the national football team has been disappointing. After the whole game, the offense and defense of the national football team seemed to be inadequate, the cooperation was not tacit, the technology was rough, and the tactics were chaotic.
Judging from the scene, the gap between the national football team and Oman is all-round. Whether it is technology, tactics, physical fitness or fighting spirit, the national football team is at a disadvantage. This makes people wonder, what happened to this national football team, and why has their performance not improved significantly after two years?
The gap between reality and dreams
However, the reality is always cruel. When the time passed to 2020, the national football team suffered consecutive defeats in two warm-up matches against Oman. The results of these two games not only revealed the obvious gap between the two teams, but also sounded the alarm for the national football team. In the past two years, the progress of the national football team seems to have stagnated, and there is even a tendency to be surpassed by opponents. This has made countless fans who care about Chinese football feel sad and disappointed.
What's the problem?
In the face of such achievements, we can't help but ask: What happened to the national football team? Two years is long enough for a team to improve and improve. However, the national football team seems to have been in trouble during this time. Is it a problem with the coaching team, or is it a problem with the players themselves?\n\nThe coaching team is under pressure\n\nAs the commander of the team, the coaching team is undoubtedly under a lot of pressure. They need to take responsibility for every loss of the team, for every mistake. However, it is unfair to blame the coaching team alone. In football, winning or losing is a common thing. A team's performance is the result of a combination of many factors, and the coaching staff is just one of them.
The form of the players is worrying
Players are the protagonists of the game, and their form is directly related to the outcome of the game. However, judging from recent games, the state of the national football players is not ideal. Their performance on the field lacked energy and fighting spirit, and they made frequent mistakes in technical movements. This makes one wonder if the players have really improved after two years, or have they not worked hard to train and improve during this time?
The death of the system cannot be ignored
Of course, in addition to the problems of the coaching staff and players, the deeper management system problems cannot be ignored. The management system of Chinese football has always been controversial. Over the past few decades, despite many reforms and adjustments, problems remain. The irrational, unscientific, and non-transparent system has restricted the development of Chinese football. Only by fundamentally changing the management system can we provide a solid guarantee for the rise of Chinese football.
Of course, we can't just win or lose two games to make a conclusion about the performance of the national football team. However, judging from the various competitions that the national football team has participated in in the past two years, their performance is indeed unsatisfactory. Aside from winning the East Asian Cup once, the national football team has few bright spots in other competitions.
What's even more worrying is that the national football team is currently in the stage of replacing the old with the new. Although the young players have some potential, there is still a big gap in their strength and experience compared to the top players in Asia. The veteran players have suffered a serious decline in form due to age and injuries. This makes it difficult for the national football team to play at its best in the competition.
In addition, the national football team also has certain problems in terms of technical tactics and playing style. Although head coach Li Tie has made some progress after taking over the national football team, on the whole, the national football team's style of play is still relatively monotonous, lacking change and creativity. When facing different opponents, the national football team often adopts the same tactics and playing styles, and it is difficult to effectively deal with the opponent's offensive and defensive transitions and rhythm changes.
On the other hand, the Oman team is also doing well. They showed great overall strength and efficient attacking tactics in the game. Whether it was the control of the midfield or the breakthrough on the wing, the Oman team performed very well. At the same time, they are also very tight defensively and rarely give the national football team a chance.
But then again, a loss is a loss, and there are no excuses to speak of. This match once again exposed the gap between the national football team and the top teams in Asia. This gap is not only reflected in the technical tactics and physical fitness, but also in the fighting spirit and game experience of the players. In order to narrow this gap, the national football team needs to improve and improve in many aspects.
First of all, they need to focus more on the development of young players. Young players are the hope of the future of the national football team, and only through more games and training can they gradually grow into first-class players in Asia. In addition, the national football team also needs to strengthen the research and development and innovation of tactics and playing styles. Only by constantly exploring the tactics and playing styles that suit your players can you achieve better results in the game.
Of course, the fans also need to be calm and objective. Although the results of these two games are not satisfactory, the national football team still has some strength and potential to tap. Only with the joint efforts of the head coach and the players can the national football team hope to achieve better results and progress in the future.
Epilogue:
From the draw in the round of 12 to the consecutive defeats in the warm-up matches, the gap between the national football team and Oman has gradually widened in just two years. This is not only a blow and disappointment again and again, but also a wake-up call for the future of Chinese football. In the face of difficulties and challenges, we cannot stop at just pointing fingers and criticizing. What is more important is to find the root cause of the problem and solve the problem fundamentally. Only in this way can Chinese football usher in a real rise and glory!
In short, although this game was lost, it also sounded the alarm for the national football team. It is hoped that they can conscientiously sum up their experiences and lessons and strive to improve their own strength and level. After all, as fans of Chinese football, we still hope to see them achieve better results and progress in future competitions!