After a long period of anticipation and speculation, the Chinese women's football team finally ushered in a new head coach - Milicic from Australia. The appointment of the new coach quickly sparked heated discussions among the media and fans, not only because of his international background, but also because of his somewhat complex network with the Chinese football community.
First, Milicic has had in-depth ties with Li Tie, the former head coach of the Chinese men's football team. This may be a wake-up call for some football-loving fans, as Li Tie's reputation is not so positive. Let's put it bluntly, Li Tie's career has been slightly controversial, from organizing match-fixing to being accused of corruption and bribery, and although his punishment has not yet been announced, these labels are enough to raise people's alarm. However, that doesn't mean Milicic will follow in his footsteps. In fact, the report pointed out that the contact with Li Tie was mainly through mutual agents, and the two sides had worked together in a winter training program in 2018. Perhaps this is the best example of "like gathers" and "people divide into groups", but we should still give Milicic a fair evaluation.
Take a look at Milicic's coaching resume, which can be described as "concise". Although he has played for several clubs in Europe, he has relatively little experience as a coach, especially in women's football. He hasn't managed any team for two years, and his experience in coaching women's football is limited to one year to lead Australia to the last 16 of the World Cup. This resume seems a bit light in the world of professional football, raising questions about his suitability to coach the Chinese women's football team.
Milicic's predecessor, coach Shui Qingxia, led the Chinese women's football team to win the Asian Cup in a short period of time, winning wide praise from fans. Her coaching has shown the team great spirit and willpower. However, media reports suggest that Shui may have been a little disoriented later in her career, and the excessive focus on her personal image may have affected her coaching focus. It is also a reminder to Milicic that focus and consistent effort are the keys to success.
Now, the challenge for Milicic is how to overcome cultural and professional barriers, truly integrate into the Chinese women's football team, and lead the team back to the top. This is not only an opportunity to test his coaching ability, but also an opportunity to show whether he can go beyond his association with Li Tie and grow independently.
Fans, what do you think of Milicic's appointment? Can his international experience help the Chinese women's football team reach new heights? Or do you think his background is too thin to take on this responsibility? Feel free to share your insights and expectations in the comment area!