Lippi, a veteran coach in football, is not a casual slap on the head and talk. He said that in the history of Chinese women's football, there are only two players who can really be called the world's top players - Sun Wen and Wang Shuang. You may be a little surprised to hear this, but Lippi has his own reasons.
Look at Sun Wen. This name is not unfamiliar to many fans, she is the legend of the Chinese women's football team, Miss World Football. Sun Wen is not only technically outstanding, but also highly tactically literate. She can not only score goals on the pitch, but also drive the performance of the whole team, and her presence is an invisible inspiration. Sun Wen has achieved a lot of brilliant achievements in her career, the top four in the World Cup, the continental championship, she is always the player who stands up at that crucial moment. This is the so-called "world-class star", right? Whether it is in terms of personal technical or tactical contributions, she deserves this title.
Let's look at Wang Shuang again. To be honest, the name Wang Shuang has been quite popular among fans at home and abroad in recent years. While some have questioned her world-class level, you can't deny her talent and performance. When Wang Shuang played at Paris Saint-Germain, her performance conquered many people. Her technique is delicate, her passing is accurate, her shooting is calm, and she never relents when it matters most. Although her achievements may not be as brilliant as Sun Wen's, she is also one of the best in Asia.
Speaking of which, you may be asking, what qualifies as a "world-class football"? Generally speaking, world-class players not only have excellent individual skills, but also have a high level of tactical literacy, which can improve the level of the entire team. For example, Sun Wen led the Chinese women's football team to the top four in the World Cup and won the honor of Miss World Football, which are all hard powers. Although Wang Shuang may be slightly inferior in terms of achievements, her personal performance is also brilliant and won the title of Miss Asian Football, although some people say that this award is watery, but Wang Shuang's ability should not be underestimated.
In Sun Wen's era, the strength of the Chinese women's football team reached its peak. At that time, the team had a group of skilled and tacit players, and Sun Wen was undoubtedly the best among them. Every pass, every goal, boosts the morale of the whole team. In contrast, the current Chinese women's football team is indeed not as strong as it was back then. With the emphasis and cultivation of women's football in other countries, the gap between the level of global women's football is narrowing, and the advantage of Chinese women's football is no longer obvious.
As for Wang Shuang, she rose in a different era. Although she didn't experience the glory of Sun Wen's era, she still proved herself in Asia and on the international stage. Her technique is delicate, fast, and her vision is able to create threats when it matters most. Despite the doubts about her achievements, you can't deny her performance on the field and her contribution to the team.
Lippi's evaluation seems simple, but it speaks to a profound truth: no matter how times change, a player who can truly be called "the best in the world" must have extraordinary strength and influence. Sun Wen and Wang Shuang are just such characters. Not only are they outstanding in their individual performances, but more importantly, their presence has brought hope and glory to the Chinese women's football team.