After the national football team's 1-2 loss to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia's No. 14 player Hassan Kadish's four sentences were like a sharp knife that cut through the deep abscesses of Chinese football, making people unable to look directly but having to face it. These four sentences are not only a simple review of the game process, but also a profound revelation and merciless ridicule of the current situation of Chinese football.
"We had a lot of plans before today's game and Coach Mancini told us that it was not easy to play at home and that we should not think that Japan should take it lightly if they won by seven goals." This sentence reveals the rigor and pragmatism of the Saudi team. They understand that every game is a new challenge and that every opponent deserves respect. In contrast, Chinese football tends to fall into a mood of blind self-confidence and underestimation of the enemy, always thinking that it can easily crush the opponent with the glory of the past, but ignoring the ever-changing nature of the football game.
'We started really badly, we were sent off in 15 minutes and we conceded a goal. But all of our players didn't panic at all and played with chances in the first half through constant passing and penetration. This quote reveals the Saudi team's calmness and adaptability. In the face of difficulties, they did not choose to give up or panic, but gradually regained the initiative of the game through team efforts and tactical adjustments. And what about Chinese football? In the face of adversity, we often see the panic of the players, the helplessness of the coach, and the frustration and anger of the fans.
'At half-time, the coach told us to take chances from set-pieces. And we have been reminded again and again that in the second half, the Chinese team's physical fitness declined, there was no decent passing cooperation, our individual ability was stronger than theirs, we will definitely have a chance, everyone must be patient. This sentence further exposes the Saudi team's tactical literacy and in-depth understanding of Chinese football. They understand the problems in Chinese football in terms of fitness, coordination and individual ability, and have developed effective tactics accordingly. And what about Chinese football? Are we aware and reflective enough about our own problems? Are we willing to admit and work to improve our shortcomings?
"Sure enough, in the second half, we found opportunities through passes, runs, substitutions, and I really didn't expect to score a brace. After my teammate sent the second ball, my rush was very timely. I was very happy to score another goal. This sentence is the joy of the Saudi team's victory and confidence in its own strength. Through team efforts and individual play, they achieved a reversal and victory in the game. And what about Chinese football? We tend to fall into blind when we win, and endless accusations and complaints when we lose. Do we lack a sense of reverence for football and a desire to win?
These four sentences of Hassan Kadish are like four mirrors, reflecting the problems of Chinese football. We have to admit that Chinese football is indeed too weak. This weakness is not only a technical weakness, but also an overall backwardness in mentality, tactics, physical fitness, coordination and football culture. We always expect miracles to happen, but we ignore that football is a sport that requires long-term commitment and accumulation. We always expect coaches and players to save us, ignoring that success in football requires the support and efforts of the entire football ecosystem.
Roberto Mancini, Italy's world footballer of the year, is currently in charge of the Saudi Arabian team. His name, for Chinese football, is both a pressure and a spur. We have to admit that we are far behind the world's advanced level in terms of football philosophy and tactics. We need to learn, we need to change, we need a sense of awe and love for football.
And Ivan, the coach who once had high hopes, has now become the target of criticism from fans. We have to admit that the change of coach is not the fundamental solution to the problem. What we need is a change in the entire football ecosystem, a comprehensive reform and improvement from youth to professional leagues.
The excitement of the Chinese Super League is indeed no less than that of MMA. But this kind of wonderfulness is more of a show and show. The players behave like international superstars at club level and a different person when they arrive at the national team. This phenomenon is not only a deception to fans, but also a great harm to Chinese football. What we need is a real game, we need players to give their all and give their all in every game.
Wu Xinghan's remarks, although they are only an isolated phenomenon, reveal the deep-seated problems that exist in Chinese football. Match-fixing, going through the motions, and playing highlights are only available to fans to watch...... The existence of this phenomenon is not only a trampling on the spirit of football, but also a great threat to the future of Chinese football. What we need is a clean playing environment and the love and dedication of the players.
Poor Chinese fans, they are still looking for the coach to take the blame after being played. They are eager to see the progress and victory of Chinese football, but they are disappointed and heartbroken again and again. What they need is real change and improvement, and what they need is the day when Chinese football can stand up again and go to the world.
The national football team lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia, this game is not only a loss, but also a profound wake-up call for Chinese football. We need to face up to our own problems, and we need to work hard to improve and improve. Only in this way will we be able to get out of this predicament and move into the future.