The national football team currently has 4 major candidates: each has its own pros and cons!
The Chinese men's football team is at a critical moment of changing coaches, and with the end of the Asian Cup, the resignation of several coaches provides more options for the Chinese Football Association. At present, the competition for the position of national football team is basically limited to four heavyweight candidates, they are Queiroz, Ivankovic, Schegert and Pizzi. These four candidates not only represent different football philosophies and tactical styles, but also reflect the multiple considerations faced by the Chinese Football Association when choosing a new coach.
After the Asian Cup, the departure of four coaches, Ivankovic, Klinsmann, Schegert and Pizzi, sparked widespread discussion. Among them, Shegert's side have performed well, while Pizzi's Bahrain side have been particularly eye-catching in the group stage, making them potential candidates for the new national football coach. The Chinese Football Association worked overtime during the New Year to find suitable candidates, showing that it attaches great importance to the future development of the national football team.
Queiroz and Ivankovic were candidates from the early days of the Chinese Football Association, and their experience and resume have a certain reputation in international football. Queiroz has led the Iranian national team to remarkable results in Asian football, while Ivankovic, despite his experience in the Chinese Super League, has led a team that has not achieved good results in the recent Asian Cup. In contrast, Pizzi and Schegert were even more impressive in the Asian Cup, leading their teams beyond expectations and showing excellent tactical literacy and team spirit.
When considering the new coach, the Chinese Football Association should not only take into account the coach's tactical level and coaching experience, but also take into account the cost performance. Queiroz may be famous, but its high price may be an important factor for the Football Association to consider. Meanwhile, Ivankovic, Pizzi and Schegert are more attractive options due to their impressive performances in the Asian Cup and their relatively reasonable financial requirements.
As the selection of the Chinese Football Association enters the final stage, the strengths and weaknesses of the four candidates have been clearly revealed. Queiroz's experience is undoubtedly a major strength, but cost can also be a big hurdle, with Ivankovic, despite his experience in the Chinese Super League, worrying about his recent results, while Pizzi and Schegert are favourites for their value for money and recent results. In the end, who can become the new coach of the national football team depends not only on their personal ability and requirements, but also on whether they can meet the overall planning and vision of the Chinese Football Association for the future development of the national football team. Let's wait and see. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review)