The decisive battle is imminent: the life-and-death battle of the national football team has detonated attention
On June 6, a day destined to be recorded in the history of Chinese football, the national football team will face the Thai team at home. This game is not only an ordinary matchup, but a life-and-death battle related to whether the national football team can advance to the round of 18. The eyes of fans across the country are focused on this moment, hoping that the national football team can defeat Thailand at home and take an important step in qualifying.
However, before this crucial match, the national football team faced no small challenges. The team's core players Wu Lei and Li Yuanyi were suspended due to cumulative yellow cards, which undoubtedly added variables to the tactical deployment of the national football team. What worries fans even more is that Fernando's comeback is still unknown. Under such circumstances, the coach of the national football team, Ivankovic, stepped up the pace of scouting new players, hoping to bring a breakthrough to the team through the injection of fresh blood.
Ivankovic's selection strategy
Ivankovic's scrutiny of the players is very detailed, especially when Wu Lei and Li Yuanyi are unable to play, Tan Long's performance is highly anticipated. This season, Tan Long's outstanding performance in the Chinese Super League is obvious to all, scoring 4 goals and 1 assist, becoming the second only player in the local scorer list after Wu Lei. Tan Long is expected to return to the national football team with his stable form and rich experience to conquer the city for the team.
In addition to Tan Long, Ivankovic has also paid special attention to several young players. Fang Hao, Xie Wenneng, Wang Zhenao and other newcomers entered his field of vision with outstanding performances. Especially in recent games, these young players have shown great running ability and impact, which is exactly what Ivankovic wants to see.
The rise of young players
Fang Hao has gradually emerged in the Chinese Super League this season, not only performing well in the game, but also being able to step up when it matters most. In the match against Meizhou Hakka, Fang Hao scored the winning goal in the 84th minute to help Guoan win the comeback and was selected for the best player in the 11th round. His performance and hard work have earned him recognition from the coaching staff and praise from fans.
Xie Wenneng was also not far behind, in the game against Wuhan Three Towns, he passed and shot, becoming the number one contributor to Shandong Taishan's victory. In the Under-23 Asian Cup, Xie Wenneng also scored a crucial goal against the United Arab Emirates, and these performances showed that he played a decisive role in key moments. Such a young force is undoubtedly the hope of the future of the national football team.
Zhang Xizhe's controversy and challenge
In Ivankovic's inspection list, Zhang Xizhe's selection caused some controversy. Zhang Xizhe's passing awareness and footwork are first-class in China, but whether his mobility, physical confrontation and round-trip running ability meet the requirements of the World Preliminaries is still an open question. After all, against a Thai team with excellent speed and technique, the national football team needs more players who can stand out in high-intensity confrontations.
"Beijing Youth Daily" made a detailed analysis of this, pointing out that although Zhang Xizhe scored three goals in a row in four games after his comeback, his technical characteristics may be difficult to play to the maximum advantage against Thailand. The coaching staff of the national football team is constantly considering, hoping to find the most suitable lineup for this crucial game.
Alain's form has picked up
It is worth mentioning that Allan has shown a rebound in recent games. In the relegation battle against Xinpeng City, Alan made a pass and a shot to help the West Coast break the curse of 6 games without a win. It's the first time he's done that in five years, and it says a lot about his form. Allan's performance not only brought victory to the team, but also earned him more opportunities and trust.
The rebound in Allan's form is undoubtedly an important piece of good news for the national football team. As an experienced striker, Alain's performance will be crucial for the national team to make a breakthrough against Thailand. Hopefully he can step up again at a crucial moment and contribute to the team.
The technical challenge of the Thai team
Facing the Thai team, the national football team must not only be tactically prepared, but also psychologically ready to deal with it adequately. Thailand are known for their speed and finesse, often disrupting their opponents' rhythm with their agile attacks. Ivankovic is well aware of this, which is why he pays special attention to the running ability and impact of the players when selecting players.
The selection of young players such as Fang Hao, Xie Wenneng and Wang Zhenao is based on their running and impact on the field, and the vitality and fighting spirit of these young players will be an important weapon for the national football team to deal with the Thai team. At the same time, how to maximize their characteristics is also a problem that Ivankovic needs to solve.
The controversy at the end
As the match day approached, the discussion about the final starting list and tactical arrangements of the national football team became more and more intense. While the fans were full of anticipation, they also raised many questions and suggestions. One part of the fans believes that experienced veterans should take on more responsibility in key games, while others want to see more bold attempts from younger players.
In particular, whether Zhang Xizhe was selected or not has become the focus of many discussions. Some fans believe that Zhang Xizhe's passing ability and overall vision are indispensable in the game, while some voices believe that his physical confrontation ability may become a shortcoming when facing the Thai team. This controversial topic undoubtedly adds to the suspense and attention of the game.
All in all, the match on June 6 will be a contest full of challenges and hopes. Whether the national football team can win in this life-and-death battle is not only related to the future of the team, but also a major test for new and old players. It is hoped that the national football team can play well at home, successfully advance to the round of 18, and bring more glory to Chinese football.