The performance of the Chinese men's football team in the group stage of the Asian Cup has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions. Despite the fact that the team finished third with 2 wins and 1 loss, did not make it to the knockout rounds and did not score a goal, the players' performance on the field was still judged differently.
"We played so badly" and criticised the team's performance. He believes that the team lacked coordination and attacking threat in the game, and the defense was not good enough. This candid remark sparked controversy, but it also reflected the players' reflection and introspection about the defeat in the game.
Commentator Zhan Jun commented on the team's performance from another perspective. He believes that compared to other players, Wu Lei and Zhang Yuning's performance is more positive. He praised Wu Lei for daring to break through and shoot in the game, while Zhang Yuning showed excellent running and tackling ability. However, Zhan Jun also admitted that the team needs to improve both offensively and defensively.
In the aftermath of the defeat, it is natural for the fans to find out who is guilty of the loss. Among them, Wang Shangyuan and Jankovic became the targets of criticism from fans. Wang Shangyuan's performance was criticized by the famous Xu Liang for having no speed, not being able to hold the ball, not passing, and not looking at people when defending. These accusations are not unfounded, but are based on performance in the game. As a midfielder, Wang Shangyuan did not play at the level he should have in the game, resulting in the team's lack of control in the midfield and the inability to effectively organize the attack and defense.
Jankovic was criticized by Li Xuan. She believes that Jankovic has problems in selecting people, and without communicating with Ackerson and others, she directly conveyed that Ackerson will not be called. This approach is considered to be a trick and has also made fans question Jankovic's performance. If the coach has problems with the selection of personnel, then this will also have a negative impact on the team's performance.
However, we can't ignore the impact of other factors on the team's performance. Football is a holistic competition that requires players to cooperate with each other on the field. In addition to the performance of individual players, factors such as the team's overall tactics, the coach's command, and the morale and mentality of the players can all have an impact on the outcome of the game.
For the Chinese men's football team, the performance in the group stage of the Asian Cup this time was not ideal. However, that doesn't mean the team doesn't have a future. On the contrary, this defeat can be an opportunity for the team to reflect and improve. If the team can seriously sum up the lessons learned, strengthen training and improve the tactical level, I believe that the Chinese men's football team will still have the opportunity to show its strength in the international arena in the future.