The spring of Chinese football has finally arrived! The greatest achievement of coach Ivan is his decisive action. He drove away the ball hooligans and slackers, ensuring that the "white cut chicken" of the sea cucumber team would not have the chance to slack off anymore. Ivan boldly recruited young players, allowing Chinese football to break free from the long-term control of a few ball hooligans and ushering in a new situation.
Before this, Chinese football was like a heavy stone, unable to extricate itself from the shadow of the past. However, the arrival of Ivan coach was like a gust of wind, sweeping away the dark clouds hovering over the national football team. He dared to face the problems head-on and was even more courageous in challenging the old systems and rules, infusing Chinese football with new vitality.
In last year's top 18 competition, the "slackers" who were older, disobedient, and slacking off completely exposed their true colors. This gave Ivan coach a clear understanding and also deeply saddened many fans. Ivan coach no longer tolerated such players, and he resolutely carried out a blood change. From the current national football training list, it can be seen that he is leading a "youth storm."
The omission of former national football mainstay players such as Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai is regrettable but fully demonstrates Ivan coach's determination and courage. He understands that only by massively recruiting young players can new vitality and hope be brought to Chinese football. Although these young players lack experience, they are passionate, determined, and full of potential. They do not shy away from the ball and do not falter when facing opponents.
In fact, Chinese football is the same without anyone; what matters is attitude and fighting spirit. In the Asian top 18 matches, every opponent is incredibly strong. We must stand firm in our efforts, taking fighting spirit, physical fitness, and execution as our primary qualities. Therefore, Ivan coach's selection criteria are very clear: capable and powerful newcomers must be selected, regardless of their fame.
The inclusion of newcomers such as Hou Yongyong and Wu Shaocong is a reflection of Ivan coach's selection philosophy. Hou Yongyong scored 19 goals and provided 8 assists last season in the second-tier league in Norway, winning the league's golden boot and best player award, which is enough to prove his strength. Other newcomers selected are also strong contenders with outstanding performances in their respective teams.
Fernando and other former famous players have been excluded from the national team by Ivan coach due to their declining form and poor performance. This fully illustrates Ivan coach's principle of using people: focusing only on ability, not fame. This principle has removed those famous players who slack off, giving more opportunities to those talented newcomers.
In the current national team training list, the omission of veterans such as Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei is surprising but also reasonable. They have proven their abilities and experience, but the addition of newcomers brings more possibilities and vitality. Especially the inclusion of 11 post-00s players for the first time, it reflects the determination and courage of coach Ivan Kovic even more.
The inclusion of naturalized player Hou Yongyong is even more eye-catching. After gaining citizenship, he was selected for the national team for the first time and showed outstanding strength and potential. Such players are exactly what Chinese football needs. Ivan coach's series of measures undoubtedly injected new vitality and hope into Chinese football.
Now, Chinese football is developing in a positive direction, which is not only Ivan coach's credit but also the result of the Football Association breaking the chain of interests. Without the interference of black money and black hands, the national team has finally welcomed dawn and returned to its original state. We believe that under Ivan coach's leadership, Chinese football will surely achieve new glory!