In the recent situation of frequent injuries in the national football team, coach Ivankovic is facing many challenges. Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Li Lei were injured one after another, and Wu Lei and Li Yuanyi also missed the Sino-Thai war due to suspension. In this case, Ivankovic needs to tap into the potential from a limited pool of players and quickly find a suitable replacement.
Among them, the return of naturalized player Alan is highly anticipated. Allan has been in excellent form in the league recently, and his form has picked up significantly. As an experienced striker, his addition will inject new vitality into the national football striker. In addition to Alain, what other "newcomers" in the national football squad are worth paying attention to? Zhang Xizhe is a high-profile midfielder who has helped Beijing Guoan make significant progress since his comeback. Another player to watch is Ye Chugui, who has shown excellent attacking ability by scoring consecutive goals in recent games, and may be able to provide firepower support for the national football team at key moments.
In the midfield position, Wang Shangyuan and Gao Tianyi's performance is relatively stable, and despite the team's poor record, their individual ability is still trustworthy. However, the most controversial and concerned is undoubtedly Li Ke. According to media reports, the naturalized player performed well in the Chinese Super League, but was previously expelled for being late during Jankovic's tenure, leaving a psychological shadow. How to resolve this problem will determine whether Li Ke can be re-selected for the national football team and play his due role.
Although most of the Chinese Super League teams rely on foreign players in the midfield position, teams like Taishan and Jinmen Tiger have also achieved good results by relying on local players. Huang Zhengyu's recent performance has been stable, which has been affirmed by head coach Choi Kang-hee; Jinmen Tigers captain Wang Qiuming has also been selected for the national team before, and Ivan is also concerned about his ability. Li Ke's return will bring more options to the national football midfield, but his psychological state needs special attention and guidance from the coaching staff.
Ivankovic will need to make smart decisions when it comes to the current challenges. The return of naturalized player Alan is a positive sign, and whether Li Ke can overcome the psychological shadow and return to play for the national football team will also become the focus of attention from the outside world. With the World Preliminary Tournament approaching, fans are looking forward to seeing a more united and strong national football team to meet the upcoming challenges. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review)