Jankovic rejected two questions before the game
On January 12, Beijing time, the pre-match press conference of the Chinese men's football team against Tajikistan in the Asian Cup was held, and the national football coach Jankovic and goalkeeper Yan Junling attended the press conference. Jankovic said he would go all out to defeat his opponent and that there were no secrets to each other.
At the beginning of the press conference, Jankovic was confronted with a sharp question, and a reporter mentioned that Chinese players were asked to watch anti-corruption feature films before, and what was the impact on this. Jankovic did not want to answer directly, but said that he would only answer questions related to preparation.
Jankovic then gave his own answer to the reporter's additional question about the impact on the players and how to avoid distractions: "There are a lot of distractions in the preparation for any tournament, but we have reached the highest level in Asia and should be more excited and grateful. Some of our young players are playing in the Asian Cup for the first time and it's important for their development. We want to have a good performance and that's respect for football, respect for everyone, respect for the game. ”
When it comes to the first group stage opponent Tajikistan, a foreign media reporter asked Jankovic if he knows the opponent, and Jankovic's answer is very simple: "There is no secret in football now, we can understand the opponent through various channels, and the opponent can also understand us, we will respect the opponent and respect Tajikistan, which loves football, but from the competitive level, we will go all out to defeat the opponent." ”
Jankovic is clearly confident in the first game and determined to win, from the World Cup to the Asian Cup, which is also a test he has encountered in succession, and he has expressed his thoughts on the similarities and differences between the two competitions: "The similarity between the two competitions is to achieve the stability of the team, avoid excessive ups and downs, and play competitive football in a stable situation. We have to prepare game by game, everyone wants to get off to a good start, but the first result doesn't mean the final result. ”
A reporter asked Jankovic how to deal with the opponent's high-level scramble, to which Jankovic did not answer positively, but said that there were reporters from Tajikistan present and could not talk about the configuration of the team on the spot. In terms of personnel, Li Ke withdrew from this training camp, and Xu Xin was recruited, which will have some impact on the midfield, and Jankovic said frankly: "Please don't worry, all those who are called up to the national team are trustworthy players." Including Xu Xin and Wang Qiuming you mentioned, they already have enough appearances and experience in the top league, enough to be competent for positions, and they don't have to worry about the stability of the squad. ”
Finally, the on-site reporter mentioned that the referee of this game was from Saudi Arabia, and Jankovic also gave his own opinion on the referee's decision: "We always focus on ourselves, this is the most important thing, respect all those involved in the game, of course, as a coach the easiest way is to point finger at the referee, but I will not do this." The team always puts ourselves first, and when we put on a show, other things will come to us. In every part of the Asian Cup, the players, referees, and staff will do their best to complete an excellent Asian Cup. ”