A tactical adjustment at a critical moment made the originally familiar National Olympic team give people a refreshing feeling. The Chinese men's U23 team faced Japan Olympic coach Cheng Yaodong in the Asian Cup and made an incredible decision at the last minute. With goalkeeper Yu Jinyong cameo as a center forward. This unexpected move made the commentary expert Dong Lu stunned.
What makes people curious is why Cheng Yaodong made such a "crazy" decision? Is this the "secret weapon" of the National Olympic team's training camp for half a year? What does this mean?
The match ended up with a 1-0 loss to Japan. But judging from the score difference, the overall strength of the National Olympic team is not inferior. They can win and draw against the mighty Japanese team at crucial moments. It shows that the overall strength of the team is not low. It's just that there may be a little bit of lack of experience in the tournament and calmness at key moments.
It's not hard to spot this unconventional tactical adjustment. In fact, it exposed the intentions of the national Olympic team to prepare for the game. They have already prepared some novel tactics during the training camp. And be bold in trying at critical moments.
I feel a little incomprehensible about such a coach of the national Olympic team. The spirit of innovation they have shown in their preparations. Let us feel that a group of new forces are emerging in Chinese football. These youngsters are certainly different from the internationals who have been criticised for their "lack of fighting spirit" in the past. They are finding their own way to football.
It is not difficult to find that the development of Chinese football has indeed seen some positive changes in recent years. Both the national team and the club have begun to focus on developing young players. And give them more opportunities to try.
The road to football has not been easy. We have to be clear about being a professional footballer. It is undoubtedly challenging and arduous. Going from an amateur player to a professional player requires a long period of training and grinding. And with the continuous development of China's professional leagues, the competition is becoming more and more fierce.
In this U23 Asian Cup match, the Chinese U23 players faced a strong Japanese team, and it was not easy to achieve good results. Although they showed innovative tactics at crucial moments, they ultimately lost to their opponents. This illustrates even with excellent personal skills and tactical awareness. In the heat of the game, you also need a lot of experience and composure on the court.
It's not enough to be a good professional footballer with great skills. Long-term professional training and practical training are also required. Only in this way can we play at the critical moment and stand out in the fierce competition.
For those young people who are chasing their dreams, the road to football is not just about professional footballers. We can see that in the national Olympic team, a goalkeeper like Yu Jinyong was actually arranged to play a cameo as a center forward. This is undoubtedly a very unusual attempt. This shows that even if you can't become a professional footballer, you can contribute to the national team in other ways.
In the future, these young people may become excellent coaches or transition into good managers
Or maybe it's a good commentator who breathes new life into the sport. We should encourage them to bravely pursue their dreams and make due contributions to the cause of Chinese football in different ways.
This U23 Asian Cup match showed us the style of the new generation of Chinese footballers. They are no longer satisfied with the traditional development path, but have the courage to innovate and dare to try.
Only through continuous exploration and innovation can China's football industry truly take off. We should give these young people more opportunities and support. Let them contribute to Chinese football in different positions. I believe that with their efforts, Chinese football will be able to usher in a better future