In the world of football, there is always a twilight for heroes. Exxon, who once had great glory in the Chinese Super League, is now facing severe challenges in his career. In the contest between Chengdu Rongcheng and Beijing Guoan, the former naturalized international was once again excluded from the squad and missed a valuable opportunity to show his ability in front of national team coach Ivankovic. This defeat not only affected the ranking of the Chengdu Rongcheng team, but also cast a shadow on Ackerson's career.
After the first 10 rounds of the league, Exxon has played very few games, and his total playing time is not even 20 minutes. Such data is undoubtedly a huge blow to a player who once called for wind and rain in the Chinese Super League. Exxon, the former scorer of the Chinese Super League, can only wait for his opportunity on the bench, which is undoubtedly a great question about his strength and form.
With just over 20 days left before the next national team training camp, Exxon is in an unprecedented predicament. He longed to be able to wear the national team shirt again and fight for his country, but the reality was cruel in front of him. With his current form and performance, it may have become out of reach to re-enter the national team.
Looking back at the two World Preliminary matches against Singapore in March, Ackerson's form has dropped significantly. He didn't help the team much after coming off the bench, but affected the team's attacking rhythm due to his poor personal form. After that, Ivankovic preferred to let Zhang Yuning play the whole game rather than give Ackerson another chance. This decision is undoubtedly a huge negation of Ackerson's form, and it also plunges his national team career into greater uncertainty.
Exxon's illustrious history is unparalleled. He led Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Port to win the Chinese Super League championship many times, and he was personally awarded the title of the Chinese Super League scorer. His goals are commonplace and he surprises the fans every time he appears. However, as he grew older and injuries accumulated, Ackerson's form gradually declined, and his speed and explosiveness were no longer what they once were. This has greatly reduced his role on the field and has gradually lost his central position in the team.
Exxon's current situation is not unique, but a problem that many footballers face later in their careers. As players age and injuries accumulate, their physical performance and competitive condition will gradually decline. This is an unavoidable law of nature and a reality that every athlete must face. However, for a player like Exxon, his predicament seems to be even more acute.
As a naturalized player, Ackerson carried great expectations and pressure when he joined the Chinese national team. Not only did he have to adapt to the new league environment and pace of the game, but he also had to face questions and criticism from domestic fans and the media. Against this backdrop, Exxon's performance will receive more attention and criticism once it fluctuates. This undoubtedly brought more challenges and difficulties to his career.
However, even in the face of such a predicament, Exxon still did not give up his dreams and pursuits. He still maintains his love and dedication to football, constantly working hard to train and adjust his form. He is eager to rediscover who he was, to play for the national team again and to win the recognition of the fans.
However, the reality is harsh. After Ivankovic took over the national team, he paid more attention to the form and ability of the players. For a veteran like Exxon, it will not be easy to re-enter the national team. He needs to put in more effort and sweat to prove his worth and ability. At the same time, he also needs to face competition and challenges from young players.
In this competitive world of football, every player needs to be vigilant and enterprising at all times. Although Exxon was once glorious, it is now facing great challenges and difficulties. However, as long as he doesn't give up on his dreams and pursuits and puts in enough effort, then he still has a chance to regain his peak form and contribute to the national team.
For Exxon, there is still a long way to go. He needs to constantly adjust his mindset and state to cope with various challenges and difficulties in his career. At the same time, he also needs to maintain his love and dedication to football and continue to pursue his dreams and pursuits. Only then will he be able to gain a foothold in this competitive world of football and earn more honour and respect.