Can youth rejuvenation save the national football team? The latest 32-man roster for the national football team has just been announced, sparking heated discussions among fans. This list breaks with the past tradition of "veterans in charge," with a full 10 veterans missing from the national team; on the other hand, it boldly employs 8 new faces who have never been selected for the national team before, causing many to exclaim, "The national team is getting serious this time." However, can such a gamble on youth really turn things around for the national team in the upcoming top 18 matches? Is it bold innovation or just leaving things to fate again? This roster reform, put bluntly, is the national team taking a gamble - betting that youth can bring vitality while having to face the risk of inexperience. The addition of 8 newly selected players gives this list a lot of "strangeness." It's clear to everyone that although these players lack experience in major international competitions, they are undoubtedly standouts in domestic leagues. Take Jian Tao as an example; this goalkeeper has been called a "penalty-saving expert" in the league over the past two seasons, striking fear into opposing forwards. Another example is Wu Shaocong, who at 22 years old relies on his agile footwork and tenacious tackling to become the most stable link in the defensive line. With their selection, people finally see a glimmer of hope: young players can also carry the flag and prove that they are not just "show-offs." What is most noteworthy, however, is the…

Last week, the highly anticipated official announcement of the new training squad for the national football team was made, which includes a total of 32 players actively preparing for the two crucial top 18 qualifiers set to kick off in March against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to detailed statistical data, the average age of the new national team training squad is 26.7 years old, clearly reflecting the national team's strategy of optimizing its age structure. Among them, it is noteworthy that a total of 11 post-00s players have been selected, with Hou Yongyong, Maiwulong, Jian Tao, and Wumiti Jiang all donning the national team's jersey for the first time. This move fully reflects head coach Ivan Kozlovic's firm determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. For example, in past games, young players were often questioned due to their lack of experience, but Ivan Kozlovic dared to break conventions and boldly启用newcomers, a boldness that has won warm acclaim from many fans. With newcomers entering the national team camp, it inevitably means that there will be old ones exiting. For instance, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo, with Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper, already 34 years old, it is reasonable for him to be abandoned by Ivan Kozlovic from the perspective of competitive form and long-term development. The younger Jian Tao, on the other hand, serves as a reserve force for the national team's goalkeeping talent, adding more possibilities for future matches. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the distribution of players across various clubs reveals that…

The eight-time champions of the Chinese Super League (CSL), who twice represented CSL teams at the pinnacle of Asian football, Guangzhou FC, officially announced their disbandment. On January 7th, in the new season's entry list released by the Football Association, Guangzhou FC, which had previously passed the entry requirements, did not appear on the final list. Three hours after the FA released the list, Guangzhou FC officially announced the team's dissolution, marking the end of a club that once represented the peak of Chinese clubs. The disbandment of Guangzhou FC led to Wei Shihao trending on social media, with many fans flooding his social media accounts to berate him. In their eyes, it was Wei Shihao's report that caused Guangzhou FC to lose its entry qualification. Some fans even mocked Wei Shihao for not being able to recover the 2.52 million RMB salary owed to him. However, if fans are aware that it is Guangzhou FC that owes Wei Shihao money, why should they blame Wei Shihao? Is the disbandment of Guangzhou FC due to Wei Shihao? Renowned journalist Song Chengliang provided an answer to this question. Song Chengliang stated that Wei Shihao feels wronged by the criticism, as the team's disbandment cannot be blamed on him. Why? Wei Shihao's report merely reminded the FA that Guangzhou FC still had unresolved debts. The real reason Guangzhou FC was not allowed entry was that the FA management did not believe the team had the ability to repay its debts in the future. Why does the FA management think Guangzhou FC lacks…

After the end of last season, Shandong Taishan has been relatively inactive in terms of recruitment. However, recent news from the club indicates that they will be acquiring former Evergrande wingback, Zhong Yihao, from Henan Team. According to reports, after extensive negotiations, Henan Team agreed to loan Zhong Yihao to Shandong Taishan. The addition of this former Evergrande near-international can help Taishan address their defensive shortcomings on the left flank. The 29-year-old Zhong Yihao is currently in the prime of his career. However, his situation at Henan Team last season was not ideal, with only seven starting appearances and limited goals and assists. In such circumstances, Zhong Yihao hopes to gain more playing time and development opportunities, and Shandong Taishan has seized this opportunity to extend an invitation to him. Bringing in Zhong Yihao is a wise move for Taishan. Over the past two seasons, the team's left-back position has had significant weaknesses, especially as Liu Yang's form continues to decline, making this issue even more pronounced. Zhong Yihao can not only play as a left midfielder and left winger but also as a left-back, making him the versatile player that Shandong Taishan needs. As part of the exchange conditions, Henan Team hopes to acquire one or two young players from Shandong Taishan. This request has received a positive response from Taishan. Indeed, Shandong Taishan does have a group of young players with great potential, among whom Jia Feifan and Liu Guobao are considered the most likely candidates to become part of the trade. Jia Feifan was the main defensive…

30 million! Exposed Shandong Taishan team super scorer joins Shanghai Port, continue to fight for the championship with Wu Lei Beijing time January 7th, focusing on the Chinese Super League and domestic football. At present, some teams in the Chinese Super League have gathered, and some are about to gather to start the sprint for the 2025 season. Shandong Taishan team had a mediocre record last year, and they will start preparing for the new season again on January 6th. So far, the team doctor of the Taishan team, Sandro, foreign aid Pato, Tong Lei, Liao Lisheng, foreign aid Marcel, He Xiaoke, etc., have basically confirmed their departure. Considering the big environment of the club, it is difficult for the club to make big investments in the new season, so personnel adjustments are inevitable.‌ In fact, judging from the overall performance of Shandong Taishan team last season, at least two aspects need to be adjusted. First, coach Cui Kangxi's tactical innovation is imperative. Second, the adjustment of foreign aid introduction is imperative. Currently, Crescendo, Kaza and Zeke have contracts, and the midfield and defensive lines need to be strengthened.‌ On January 6th, according to the report of Shangguan News, Shanghai Port will introduce former Chinese Super League Golden Boot winner Leonardo. Leonardo showed great interest in joining the Port. Both sides are interested in each other, so this transaction should be highly likely. Shanghai Port has successively announced the departure of Oscar and Bargas. On the latest Chinese Super League value list, Crescendo ranks first with 4.5 million euros, Leonardo…

When it comes to the favorites for the championship in the 2025 season, it's no longer Shanghai Port, or Shanghai Shenhua who are basically maintaining their status quo, or Chengdu Rongcheng who have brought in three national team players as domestic signings. Nor is it Shandong Taishan under Choi Kang-hee. Instead, it's Beijing Guoan. Since the club's owner made the tough decision not to renew the contract with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao, Beijing Guoan, who used to cut corners in the transfer market, suddenly has money, as netizens say, Beijing Guoan hasn't fought such a rich battle in many years. The first move was to bring in a big-name coach. Former Barcelona team coach Quique Setien, although Beijing Guoan had previously invited the former AC Milan coaching staff, but Barcelona's fame is more resounding than AC Milan, and Setien is also the coach who taught Messi how to play football. Added to his philosophy of attack, many fans, especially Beijing Guoan fans, are already very excited, for example, when Setien came to China, many fans went to meet him at the airport, which did not happen when Suarez came. The second move is to renew contracts with veterans, such as former international Zhang Xizhe has been confirmed to stay, in the first training session of the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan has Han Jiaqi, Li Lei, Cao Yongjing, Zhang Yuning, Wang Ziming, Lin Liangming selected for the national team training. Personally, I think if Setien can solve the problem of coexistence between Zhang Yuning and Fabio, playing attacking football like Shanghai…

The transfer of Wuhan Sanzhen's goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo has been quite a spectacle, as he chose to join Chengdu Rongcheng despite being offered a top-tier contract by his hometown team, Dalian Yingbo. This decision left many fans puzzled, as Dalian is where he hails from. Liu Dianzuo's transfer has caused quite a stir, with Dalian Yingbo, Chengdu Rongcheng, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, and Yunnan Yulong all vying for his services. Representatives from these four teams engaged in negotiations, leaving Liu Dianzuo with a difficult decision to make. It is somewhat perplexing that Wuhan Sanzhen would let him go, considering he was their starting goalkeeper. It seems there must be some undisclosed reasons behind this move. Dalian Yingbo was the first to approach Liu Dianzuo, offering him a top-tier contract, which is quite rare in the current climate of the Chinese Super League (CSL), where teams are trying to control their spending. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and Yunnan Yulong were not idle either, both sending invitations to Liu Dianzuo almost simultaneously, indicating that these teams are in need of goalkeepers. Chengdu Rongcheng arrived late in the game but showed the most sincerity, not only possessing AFC Champions League qualification but also bringing in Han Pengfei, a national-level central defender. Liu Dianzuo ultimately chose Chengdu Rongcheng, primarily because the team can compete in the AFC Champions League, which is crucial for a goalkeeper aiming to return to the national team. Liu Dianzuo is already training in Chengdu and has even filmed a New Year's greeting video, appearing to have integrated quickly. He is now waiting for…

Beijing Guoan has already started their winter training in Haikou, which is expected to last for three weeks, with the third stage taking them overseas for further drills. As the only team among the top 5 to change coaches, Guoan faces the daunting task of rebuilding their tactical approach and even their starting lineup from scratch, following the departure of two foreign players, Adebenro and Mamadou, who will need to be replaced. Coach Setien has a heavy responsibility ahead of him, and he is taking his role very seriously, often demonstrating technical moves and training exercises himself to set an example. On January 9th, national team players such as Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Yang Liyu will join the national team for a 10-day training camp, leaving Guoan with an incomplete squad for Setien to work with temporarily. Fortunately, Beijing Guoan does not have any AFC Champions League commitments in February, allowing them to make up for lost time. Setien has high tactical demands, having previously coached Barcelona, and he is unlikely to employ long balls or dense defense strategies. Instead, frontcourt possession and control will be the main tactics for Guoan in the new season. In terms of domestic player recruitment, Guoan has opted for targeted signings, unlike Chengdu Rongcheng, which brought in four national team players. Currently, Guoan has only made contact with Wu Shaocong, a potential first-team level signing. Other positions are well-staffed, with potential foreign signings in midfield, established mid-career players like Zhang Yuan, and veterans like Chi Zhongguo who have renewed their contracts. The winger…

Translation: The Qingdao Seacow team performed mediocrely in both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup last season, leading to doubts about the coaching abilities of their head coach, Yassen. After comprehensive consideration, the Seacows have decided to appoint the young coach Li Xiaopeng as their new head coach. Li Xiaopeng's appointment as the new head coach of the Seacows is a widely anticipated move. Last season, when he served as the head coach of the Cangzhou Lions, he had commendable performances. The Cangzhou Lions were able to complete their relegation battle in the Chinese Super League despite being on the brink of relegation, thanks to Li Xiaopeng's on-site command and tactical arrangements. Unfortunately, after completing the relegation task in the Chinese Super League, the club's wage arrears issue remained unresolved. Therefore, Li Xiaopeng chose to leave the Cangzhou Lions and take over his hometown team, the Seacows. With the assistance of this young coach, the Seacows are sure to undergo a qualitative change. At the same time, Li Xiaopeng is preparing to give newcomer Cao Zheng an opportunity at the goalkeeper position. This is because the Seacows' main goalkeeper, Mu Pengfei, is already an aging veteran. Mu Pengfei performed mediocrely for the Seacows last season, making some unexpected mistakes in key matches. Therefore, it is a correct decision for Li Xiaopeng to prepare for the future by cultivating Cao Zheng to take over. Cao Zheng is a very promising goalkeeper who has previously played as a starter for Luneng. At that time, Luneng was affected by special reasons…

Recently, the TaiShan team has officially begun its winter training schedule for the new season of the Chinese Super League. Due to the fact that many national-level players from the TaiShan team will be called up for training, head coach Choi Kang-hee will fully delegate the opportunity for second-team players to take on major roles in the first team. Among them, Zhang Yingkai, the main defender of the TaiShan team, is expected to become a dark horse in the team and become a new favorite of coach Choi Kang-hee by registering for the first team. Zhang Yingkai is an outstanding product of Luneng's 04 youth training program, alongside Buwalang and He Xiaoke. At that time, Luneng was affected by special reasons and was unable to send its first team to participate in the AFC Champions League. After comprehensive consideration, Luneng sent out its youth team to play in the competition. Zhang Yingkai played as the team's main defender, facing off against many Asian giants. Zhang Yingkai demonstrated the spirit of a young bull not afraid of tigers in the game, earning recognition. It is worth mentioning that Zhang Yingkai's tackle statistics ranked first in that season's AFC Champions League, becoming a true AFC Champions League tackle king. Therefore, after many Luneng fans participated in the AFC Champions League, they could enter the first team to take on major roles. Unfortunately, Zhang Yingkai never met his mentor. Hao Wei did not give this AFC Champions League tackle king the opportunity to enter the first team, which made him feel very frustrated.…