From 0-2 to 3-2, the match between the Cangzhou Lions and Qingdao West Coast was a rollercoaster ride, heart-pounding and exciting! But let's be honest, despite the excitement of the game, we still saw some "heart-wrenching" moments – especially those goals that could have been avoided. If you want to say that the mastermind behind these oolongs is none other than our goalkeeper!
Huang Jianxiang also noticed this. He thinks that our goalkeeper is a little... Well, how do you say it..."lack of "fashion sense"? Always squatting on the door line and waiting for the rabbit, as if time is still stuck in the era of liberation shoes popular. Huang Jianxiang's view is that our goalkeepers need to be updated, and it may be a good choice to introduce foreign goalkeepers.
Football nowadays, and the role of the goalkeeper in particular, is more than just a goalkeeper. A good goalkeeper should be like an agile cheetah, ready to pounce and block the opponent's shots. And our goalkeeper is sometimes more like a father-in-law of the land - he sits firmly at the door, but when faced with a quick counterattack, he seems to be in a hurry. This led to a number of mistakes that could have been avoided.
To solve this problem, in-house training alone may not be efficient enough, and the technical improvement will be limited. At this time, the introduction of foreign goalkeepers is particularly important. Not only can it directly improve goal-line skills, but more importantly, it can drive the training level and tactical understanding of the whole team. Foreign goalkeepers usually have more training and game experience, and they tend to be able to read the game, position and react at a higher level.
Imagine if there was an experienced foreign goalkeeper standing in front of our goal, it would be spectacular. He is not only the patron saint of the goal, but also could become a leader in the team's spirit, setting an example for young Chinese goalkeepers to follow. Such a change can be said to kill many birds with one stone, and the effect may far exceed our expectations.
Of course, nothing is smooth sailing. The introduction of foreign goalkeepers means high transfer fees and salaries, and may also trigger the psychological gap and competitive pressure of domestic goalkeepers. These need to be carefully considered and balanced by the Chinese Football Association and major clubs. But there's no denying that it's a practical improvement plan and worth a try.
In short, Huang Jianxiang's words are not unreasonable. Reform is always accompanied by controversy, but only change can lead to progress. I hope that Chinese football can find the right way to solve the problem in the coming days, so that China's goalkeepers are no longer just squatting in the door, but real cheetahs on the field!