On the battlefield of the Asian Cup, the performance of the Chinese national football team was helpless, as if hanging under a dark cloud. 2 group games, 0 goals, 2 points. It's an awkward report and a blow to the hearts of the fans. But this time, we don't just focus on the grass on the pitch, we need to dig deeper into the veil of this unsatisfactory game, and find out why coach Jankovic's strategy is puzzling, and perhaps, for the sake of his "job", he has gone into a fog.
On the battlefield of the Chinese national football team's Asian Cup, the embarrassing situation of not scoring goals is like a heavy dark cloud, pressing on the hearts of the team and fans. This makes people wonder if the overall strength of the team is not good, or is there a problem with the decision-making of head coach Jankovic? Let's explore this question from more dimensions.
The national football team failed to score in the group stage of the Asian Cup, which made fans sad. However, what is even more puzzling is that the team is not without chances on the offensive end. On the contrary, there are many opportunities but not winn. This has caused widespread questioning as to why the national football team has not been able to put the ball into the opponent's goal in both games, is it a lack of offensive ability, or is it other reasons that hinder the team's performance?
We've seen some dangerous moments in both games, but the team seems to lack a real striker. This problem did not arise only in the Asian Cup, but throughout Jankovic's tenure. Why is Jankovic so dismissive of naturalized player Ackerson and chooses 35-year-old veteran Tan Long, does this mean that he has doubts about the team's offensive tactics?
Behind the blame, fans pointed the finger at head coach Jankovic. His tactical style has sparked widespread controversy. In both games, Jankovic's tactical arrangement was elusive, like a child going out to hide and seek. Fans lamented, is he here to play the game or to play hide and seek?
What's even more suffocating is that Jankovic actually abandoned the naturalized player Ackerson and selected the 35-year-old veteran Tan Long into the squad. This decision is considered the biggest failure of the Asian Cup. Fans bluntly said that Jankovic was so bold to give up the stronger and better Ackerson in order to cater to the feelings of the veteran?
Some fans joked that Jankovic seemed to be more of an "imposter" professional coach. In the post-match press conference, his speech ability is quite good, but in terms of tactical arrangement and personnel, it is puzzling. His conservatism and steadiness have been blamed for the supremacy of "seeking stability", and winning or losing is not his primary concern. Fans joked that his biggest goal is to keep his "job", even if the team's record is bad, as long as it doesn't fail miserably.
In the list of the national football team, Wu Shaocong, a foreign player, became the only player who did not play for a minute. This caused an uproar among the fans. Why is Jankovic so slow to give young players a chance? Does he not have confidence in the young forces, only that the veterans can still take on the responsibilities of the team?
On the field, some tacit and young players, such as Xie Pengfei and Lin Liangming, can only be reduced to substitutes. This begs the question of whether Jankovic is really willing to give young players more opportunities to showcase themselves, or is he more willing to rely on veterans who are getting older and may not be in the best form.
Jankovic's employment logic has attracted widespread attention, and people have begun to think about the future of Chinese football. If this conservative tactic is continued, will the young players fall into the embarrassing situation of lack of experience in the competition?
In the face of the competitive level of the Asian Cup, Wu Lei and Tan Long, as the two main forces on the front line, did not perform satisfactorily. Wu Lei missed a number of opportunities in both matches, while Tan Long appeared to be inadequate, and even had few opportunities to threaten his opponents. This makes fans wonder, why did Jankovic stick to this combination?
Perhaps, after Wu Lei got older, his offensive efficiency declined. But in comparison, Tan Long's performance is more worrying. Was Tan Long chosen to cater to his "senior" status, or was it for other reasons? Can such a combination be solved in the Asian Cup and become a scoring guarantee for the national football team?
In the list of the national football team, the situation of Wu Shaocong, the only foreign player, is even more embarrassing. In two games, he didn't even get a minute of playing time. Jankovic's cold reception to Wu Shaocong triggered the outside world to think about the status of foreign players in the national team.
Wu Shaocong has accumulated a wealth of experience in Liuyang, has a broader vision and a higher level of competition. However, is Jankovic too conservative with his use of this player, or is he worried that young players may not be able to establish themselves in international competitions, so he chooses to stick with more "reliable" veterans?
Finally, let's focus on an issue that may cause more controversy – should Jankovic be sacked, does his logic and style of play really suit the needs of the national team, and should he be held responsible if the national team loses against hosts Qatar?
This may be a problem faced by a troubled national football team and a foggy Jankovic. Is Jankovic too conservative, or is the team not strong as a whole, or both?
The future of the national football team is shrouded in a layer of fog. Will the young players be given more opportunities in the tournament, or will they continue to be marginalised and only get sporadic appearances in warm-up matches? If all of this is due to Jankovic's tactics and tactics, the future of the national football team will be a mystery of uncertainty.