It has been 20 years since the Chinese team last reached the Asian Cup final, losing 1-3 to Japan in 2004.
Coincidentally, in 1984, the Chinese team lost 0-2 to Saudi Arabia in the final, also after 20 years. After the same 20 years, is it possible for the Chinese team in the Qatar Asian Cup to create another glory and continue to write a myth.
Let's take a look at the Chinese team in the 1984 Asian Cup:
Goalkeeper list: Li Fusheng, Lu Jianren, Yang Ning
Defenders: Jia Xiuquan, Lin Lefeng, Zhu Bo, Chi Minghua, Lin Qiang, Zheng Yan, Wang Guangtai, Wang Dongning
Midfielders: Zuo Shusheng, Qin Guorong, Li Hui, Lv Hongxiang, Zhao Dayu
Striker list: Yang Zhaohui, Gu Guangming, Liu Haiguang, Li Huayun, Shen Xiangfu, Wu Yuhua
It is worth mentioning that the national football team in the 8th Asian Cup did not have a single yellow card, and Jia Xiuquan won the top scorer and the best player.
Let's take a look at the Chinese team in the 2004 Asian Cup:
Goalkeeper list: Li Jian, Liu Yunfei, Sun Shoubo
Defenders: Zheng Zhi, Li Weifeng, Zhang Yaokun, Ji Mingyi, Sun Xiang, Xu Yunlong, Sun Jihai, Wei Xin, Zhou Ting
Midfielders: Shao Jiayi, Li Ming, Zhao Junzhe, Li Xiaopeng, Zheng Bin, Zhou Haibin, Yan Song
Striker list: Li Jinyu, Zhang Shuo, Li Yi
It is worth mentioning that the 13th Asian Cup was held in China, and the national football team once again missed the Champions Cup at home.
Finally, take a look at the Chinese team in the 2024 Asian Cup:
Goalkeeper list: Wang Dalei, Yan Junling, Jian Tao, Liu Dianzuo
Defenders: Zhang Linpeng, Jiang Guangtai, Zhu Chenjie, Li Lei, Xu Haofeng, Liu Yang, Wu Shaocong, Lin Liangming, Jiang Shenglong
Midfielder list: Higher Education, Wang Shangyuan, Xu Xin, Xie Pengfei, Wu Xi, Gao Tianyi, Chen Pu, Dai Weijun, Liu Binbin, Wang Qiuming
Striker list: Wu Lei, Tan Long
We found that Jankovic's line-up was the same as the squad for the 2004 Asian Cup, both up front and back. Jankovic's idea of wanting to replicate the results of the 2004 Asian Cup is clear at a glance!
Maybe Jankovic believes in the reincarnation of the world, but fans are looking forward to miracles, let us witness the national football team to create another glorious moment!
A personal opinion, but also a wish!