1. National football training camp and starting lineup
Ivankovic has shown his shrewdness and determination in his recent preparations. He actively inspected the internationals of all parties, aiming to select the most suitable squad to face the Thai team, and it is reported that the strongest 11 players have been basically finalized. In the selection of the goalkeeper position, although Yan Junling's overall strength is slightly better, Wang Dalei was finally determined to be the main goalkeeper to lead the starter because of his high fan voice. Ivankovic understands the power of the fans, and it is not uncommon for him to be reluctant to ignore the expectations of the fans and cause controversy.
At the back, Ivankovic is equally deliberate. At left-back, Li Shuai earned the starting XI with his consistent performances in the Chinese Super League, while Liu Yang, who has been in poor form recently, was deployed as a substitute.
In central defence, the combination of Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong and Jiang Guangtai is considered the safest option, and their cooperation will build a solid defensive line. At right-back, Shandong Taishan's Wu Xinghan's excellent form makes him a strong contender to start, and his pace and defensive ability will play an important role in the game.
Second, the midfield of the arrangement
In the midfield configuration, Ivankovic chose the double back combination of Huang Zhengyu and Li Ke. Huang Zhengyu's performance on the defensive end has been highly recognized by the coach, and Li Ke, as the only naturalized defender of the national football team, his experience and ability are undoubtedly important assets for the team. The duo will not only enhance the defensive intensity of the midfield, but also provide more support to the attack.
In the wing-back position, Fernando and Wei Shihao became the first choice. Fernando has been out for a while due to injury, but as long as he recovers, his speed and breakthrough ability will pose a huge threat to the Thai team. Wee has been an eye-catcher in his previous matches against Thailand, and his attacking talent and hard work have made him an important part of the team.
In terms of forwards, Zhang Yuning was selected as a center forward, and his heading ability and sense of smell in the penalty area will be an important weapon for the national football team's attack. At the same time, Alan and Zhang Xizhe will take on the organization and offensive tasks in the frontcourt, and the tacit cooperation and personal ability of the two will be the key to the success of the national football team.
3. The preparation strategy of the Thai team
In order to challenge the national football team away from home and achieve good results, the Thai Football Association has taken a series of preparatory measures. First, they decided to take a charter flight to Shenyang to ensure that the team was in the best shape to face strong opponents. More strikingly, Thai coach Masata Ishii visited the gym opened by the Thai martial arts master and said that he would introduce Muay Thai culture to the team, aiming to strengthen the courage and self-confidence of the players.
This strategy of the Thai team has undoubtedly brought new challenges to the national football team. In the face of the introduction of Muay Thai culture, national football coach Ivankovic needs to pay more attention to psychological tactics to ensure that the team is not psychologically disturbed and always remains calm and confident. This game is not only a contest of skills and tactics, but also a duel of will and psychology.
Fourth, the response strategy and future outlook of the national football team
During the preparation period, Ivankovic not only inspected the players of the Chinese Super League, but also went to Qatar to watch the game of the 01 National Olympic team. The outstanding performances of the main centre-forwards Baihelam and Xie Wenneng have made him shine, and it is likely that they will be included in the new squad of the national team. And in the do-or-die match against Thailand, Ivankovic decided to trust Alan and Zhang Xizhe, and the two will start together and take on the heavy responsibility.
In the face of the strong challenge of the Thai team, the goal of the national football team is very clear, that is, to go all out to win and advance to the round of 18 one round ahead of schedule. Through careful investigation and careful preparation during this period of time, Ivankovic reused the three naturalized Li Ke, Fernando, and Alain, and Alain's main role is to replace Wu Lei as a sharp weapon! Strive to be at your best in the game. In order to achieve this, the national football team needs to show stronger teamwork and tactical execution in the game.
In terms of future prospects, the national football team should not only strive to win the match against Thailand, but also maintain a stable performance in the next games and continue to improve its strength. Through summary and adjustment, Ivankovic will continue to optimize the team's tactics and squad configuration, and strive to achieve better results in the international arena. Fans are looking forward to seeing a new national football team, under the leadership of Ivankovic, to a higher stage in order to win back the hearts of hundreds of millions of fans.