A player that Li Tie can't support: Is Zhang Xizhe suitable for the national football team?
In Chinese football, a person's fate may be decided from a game. Zhang Xizhe, this name is like a landscape in the domestic football world, and it has been intertwined with controversy and praise. He did well at the club but when he stepped onto the national football pitch, he never did. The national team jersey seems to have become a burden for him.
Beijing Guoan's victory kicked off the discussion, and Zhang Xizhe's performance in the game was impressive. As a well-known midfielder in China, his technical and commanding abilities have always attracted much attention. The title of "Midfield Commander" is everywhere. In this game, he lived up to expectations and proved his worth with his strength, not only fans, but even some media began to call for him to enter the national football team.
"Beijing Youth Daily" strongly supported Zhang Xizhe, believing that his cooperation with Fang Hao sounded a wake-up call for the national team and provided more options. But public opinion is not consistent. Is Zhang Xizhe suitable for the national football team? This question has caused a fierce debate in the football circles.
13 years ago, Zhang Xizhe stepped into the door of the national football team, but failed to leave footprints on the green field. After a number of managers, his performances have not been satisfactory. Under the illumination of superstars such as Zheng Zhi and Hao Junmin, his light was obscured. Some people once thought that Li Tie's appointment might be able to stimulate his potential and bring him back to life. However, Zhang Xizhe has never been able to truly integrate into the national team. After Li Tie became the coach, he got more opportunities, but the results were not satisfactory.
In the national team, Zhang Xizhe's performance is very different from that of the club. He was lifted up to play the baton in midfield, but his performance did not live up to expectations. Every pass seemed bland and seemed to lack soul. As a forward player, Zhang Xizhe was a little "panicked". Pressing and close quarters bothered him. On the stage of the national team, he was questioned for his lack of ability to cope with change.
Li Tie naturally wants to see his players make a difference in the national team, but Zhang Xizhe is difficult to be satisfied. Behind him, Qingdao West Coast has an offensive weapon like Alain, while Beijing Guoan has young and promising players such as Zhang Yuning and Li Ke. Zhang Xizhe is already an old international player. It is interesting to see if he can be revived.
What the national football team needs is not only technical excellence, but also the talent that determines the game. Zhang Xizhe may need more time to adapt to the rhythm of the national team and find his position again.
In the future, whether he can become the backbone of the national football midfield, or just a brief flash of meteor? But what is certain is that the world of football is always full of uncertainties and unknowns, and every player is working this challenging field in order to shine in that moment.
Perhaps, in the future competition, we will see Zhang Xizhe break into the international arena with an up-and-coming attitude and prove his worth with strength. Perhaps, he will continue to challenge himself on the road of pursuing his dreams and continue to move forward. Perhaps, this performance is just the beginning, no matter what, I hope he can find a suitable position for himself and shine his own light.