Recently, national football coach Ivankovic's attention to the Chinese Super League has become the focus of heated discussions among fans. In particular, his strong interest in players such as Guoan Zhang Xizhe, Zhejiang team Li Tixiang and West Coast team's naturalized striker Alan has sparked widespread discussion. The common denominator of these players, in addition to their outstanding performances at their respective clubs, is another factor that cannot be ignored – they are all experienced veterans, all over 33 years old.
As the new coach of the national football team, Ivankovic has his own unique views on the adjustment and optimization of the team's lineup. During the training camp, he promised to bring in new players every time to keep the team dynamic and competitive. In the case of striker Wu Lei and midfielder Li Yuanyi suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards, it is even more urgent to find suitable players to fill the vacancy. At this time, these experienced veterans in the Chinese Super League have undoubtedly become the sweethearts in Ivankovic's eyes.
As a core player of Guoan, Zhang Xizhe's performance in the league has been steady and outstanding in recent years. His playmaking and attacking threat are among the best of the domestic players. As the midfielder of the Zhejiang team, Li Titian not only has excellent defensive ability, but also contributes goals to the team at critical moments. As a naturalized player, Allan has also shown good strength after joining the Chinese Super League, and his speed and breakthrough ability have brought more attacking options to the team. Ivankovic's interest in these players is not unfounded, and he plans to attend the next few rounds of the Chinese Super League in person, especially Guoan's matches against Jinmen Tigers and Rongcheng. Such a move is undoubtedly to get a more intuitive understanding of the actual performance of these players in the game in order to make more accurate judgments.
Ivankovic's favor for veterans also reflects the shortcomings of the national football team in the construction of the youth echelon. In international football, youth training is an indispensable part of every football powerhouse. Through youth training, the team can cultivate more young players with potential and strength, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the team. However, the national football team clearly has a long way to go in this regard. The lack of youth echelons makes the national football team have to rely on experienced veterans when facing major competitions. The stability and experience of these veterans in the game is undoubtedly an important guarantee for the national football team to impact the World Cup and other major competitions. But at the same time, this also exposes the shortcomings of the national football team in the training and selection of young players. Relying on veterans for a long time will not only lead to a lack of innovation and change in the team's tactics and playing style, but also may lead to a significant decline in the team's strength due to the retirement or decline in form of veterans.
While Ivankovic is paying attention to veterans, he should also increase the excavation and training of young players. By optimizing the youth training system, strengthening exchanges and cooperation with international football, and improving the selection mechanism of young players, the national football team can gradually change the backward situation in youth training and accumulate more talent reserves for the long-term development of the team. When selecting players, Ivankovic should not only consider the experience and ability of the players, but also pay attention to the overall tactical needs and development direction of the team. In the past games, the national football team has repeatedly exposed problems such as single attack and weak defense, which need to be gradually solved by Ivankovic in training camps and games. Therefore, when selecting players, Ivankovic should take into account the technical characteristics of the players, their tactical adaptability and the overall needs of the team, and strive to build a national team with both strength and potential.
Ivankovic's focus on veterans in the Chinese Super League is a strategic choice for the national football team to impact the World Cup and other major competitions. In the short term, these experienced veterans can provide stable support and guarantee for the team, but in the long run, the national football team still needs to increase investment and intensity in the construction of youth training echelons and the training of young players, so as to lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the team. Only in this way can the national football team achieve better results and breakthroughs in future international competitions. We should also note that Ivankovic, as an experienced coach, has his own unique insights and plans for the construction and adjustment of the team. We should give him enough trust and support, and believe that he can lead the national football team to achieve better results in future competitions. At the same time, we should also pay attention to and support the development of domestic leagues and youth training echelons, and contribute to the long-term development of the national football team.
In the days to come, let us look forward to the national football team under the leadership of Ivankovic to show more outstanding strength and style in the international arena. At the same time, we also hope that the domestic league and youth training echelon can make more significant progress and development with the joint efforts of all parties, and inject new vitality and hope into the long-term development of the national football team. Only in this way can our football career continue to move forward and achieve greater breakthroughs and progress.