Today we're going to talk about football, but not the kind of statistic that makes you sleepy, but football stories dotted with smiles and amazements. Let's start with the young teams in the Asian Cup. Imagine the energetic young players on the field, like the Uzbekistan team, whose average age is only 23.9 years old, in the spring of their lives. Or the Vietnamese team, whose average age is only 23.3 years old, and they run on the field like a herd of unrestrained horses. This is in stark contrast to the Chinese national team. Imagine the 29.2-year-old players in the Chinese team, their steps seem to be heavier, and their breathing seems to be a little thicker. In this squad, there are 12 players over the age of 30 who are experienced but may not have as much speed and stamina as young players.
Let's talk about the value of the Asian Cup. Imagine the Japanese and South Korean teams, with their combined value of 317 million and 193 million euros, as if to tell the world that they not only have technology, but also value. And the Iranian and Australian teams, although not as valuable as the first two, still appear to be strong. Now let's turn to the Chinese national team. The total value of the 26 players is 11.33 million euros, which is almost a drop in the bucket in the Asian Cup. Such a difference in value makes people wonder what is the relationship between money and success?
After talking about age and value, I have to mention the format of the Asian Cup. The 24 teams, divided into 6 groups, will advance to the round of 16 with the top two teams from each group and the 4 best group runners-up. It's a format full of unknowns and suspense, and every match can be the key to changing your fate. China, for example, were placed in Group A, alongside hosts Qatar, Tajikistan and Lebanon. Every game is a new test, and every goal can be the key to progress.
Next, we are going to talk about head coach Jankovic and his tactics. It is mentioned in the article that Jankovic did not bring a new look to the Chinese team. Fans may have been expecting tactical innovations, changes to the player set-up, but it seems that everything is stuck in place. For example, Li Lei and Wu Xi, although they have a lot of experience, are they already powerless on the court. If more opportunities are given to young players, will there be a new spark?
Finally, let's make a bit of a controversial summary. Considering the average age of the Chinese national team, the total value of the team, and the tactical choices of the coaches, we can't help but ask: is it time to bring young players on the pitch and show their energy and potential? What do you think, readers, and share your thoughts in the comments section, and don't forget to follow up for updates to see if our predictions come true.
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