In Zhang Linpeng's affectionate review of his national team career and his decision to retire from the team, his words revealed an indescribable heaviness and reluctance. Zhang Linpeng admitted frankly that his decision to leave the team was not impulsive, but the result of long-term deliberation. He recalls that he experienced a deep inner struggle from the time he went through the post-game downplay to the dressing room until he stepped out of the stadium. Although he thought it might be inappropriate to solve the problem in this way, it reflected his truest thoughts at the time.
Zhang Linpeng also mentioned the changes in the atmosphere and performance of the national team under the leadership of different coaches. He said with emotion that each coach's coaching style is unique, but in terms of overall mood and performance, the team always seems to be under heavy pressure. Especially after winning the game against South Korea, the team performed well for a while, but then there was always a feeling that there were problems in some aspects that affected the overall performance.
Looking back on the early days of his national team, Zhang Linpeng mentioned the glorious moment of the 2010 East Asian semi-finals, which was when he first joined the national team. He remembers the victories over South Korea, the draw with Japan and the victory over Hong Kong, China, which he will remember fondly.
Regarding the choice of his career, Zhang Linpeng expressed his dissatisfaction with the substitute role. He bluntly stated that he would rather choose to retire if he was placed on the bench for a long time, because the situation was difficult for him to accept. This candid statement shows his persistence in his career and his love for football.
This interview with Zhang Linpeng not only shows his thoughts and emotions as a professional player, but also reflects his deep understanding and passion for football. On the road of football, he experienced not only the victory or defeat of the game, but also the consideration of self, responsibility and emotion.