The latest training list of the national football team has reminded me of the days when I used to watch football. Back then, the national team still had Wu Lei leading the charge and Jiang Guangtai holding the fort. Although the results were not great, at least there was something to look forward to. Now, with the new and old players being replaced, it's as if I don't even recognize the team anymore. I don't even know who to expect to score when watching a match.
The current situation of the national team is completely different from before. Head coach Ivan has particularly high requirements for physical fitness, which has caused many technically skilled but physically unfit players to lose their chances of selection. This change is quite poignant.
Some players are indeed technically skilled, but because they can't keep up with the physical fitness, they can't even enter the training list now. This kind of situation would never have happened before.
The current training intensity of the national team is particularly high, and each training session is like going to war. Many veterans really can't handle this training rhythm.
Ivan's training methods are completely different from those of previous coaches. He pays more attention to the players' physical confrontation and running ability, which makes it difficult for many technically skilled players to adapt.
The team's current training content mainly focuses on physical fitness and free kicks, which shows that Ivan has identified where the team's shortcomings lie.
Some players complain privately that the training is too tiring, but there's no way. If they can't adapt, they will be eliminated. This is the cruel reality of professional football.
The current training atmosphere of the national team is indeed very tense, and everyone is desperately trying to prove themselves, for fear of being removed next time.
The inclusion of newcomers like Mai Wulong and Wu Mitijiang has indeed given people a refreshing feeling. They are young, energetic, and especially good at running.
Although these newcomers lack experience, their physical fitness and fighting spirit do meet Ivan's requirements, which may be the main reason why they were selected.
Young players' technical skills still need to be improved, but they have an advantage in that they learn quickly and adapt to new tactics faster than older players.
The trend of team rejuvenation is indeed inevitable, but there will definitely be some problems in the process of coordination, which requires time to solve.
During the process of new and old alternation, the biggest problem is the issue of experience inheritance, which is indeed difficult to handle well.
Some newcomers may feel a lot of pressure after being selected, after all, events like the World Cup qualifiers are a first for them.
The team's current atmosphere is still good, and the older players are actively helping the newcomers adapt. This kind of united atmosphere is rare.
Although the current national team's overall strength may not be as good as before, it does have a lot more vitality, which can also be considered a positive change.
Wu Lei missed out this time due to injury, which is indeed a considerable blow to the team's offensive line, after all, his speed and experience are hard for other forwards to replace.
Jiang Guangtai's absence is also a problem. Although there are Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong now, their international match experience is still relatively lacking.
The current national team's defense is still not stable enough, and every game makes people worry. This problem is difficult to solve in the short term.
The offensive end now really lacks a core player like Wu Lei, which may affect the team's offensive efficiency.
The defensive end's problems are actually more serious, because the current backline's cooperation is not yet默契, and there are often some low-level mistakes.
What the team needs to solve most urgently is the balance between offense and defense, which was exposed very obviously in previous games.
The current national team needs to find new offensive points and cannot always rely on Wu Lei alone. This is also a problem that Ivan has been emphasizing.
The defensive end's problems may need to be solved through strengthening training, but time is indeed tight.
The permanent removal of Wu Xinghan due to disciplinary violations actually serves as a wake-up call to other players, reminding them that strict discipline must be observed in the national team.
The current national team indeed has very strict requirements for players, whether on or off the field, they must maintain the attitude of professional players.
Some players may think that there are too many rules in the national team, but these rules are indeed necessary to maintain the good atmosphere of the team.
Disciplinary issues used to occur frequently, but now they are basically gone, which shows that the team's management has indeed become much stricter.
The current national team players are very careful about their words and deeds, for fear of making a mistake inadvertently. This kind of atmosphere is actually quite good.
The team's discipline is indeed much better than before, which may also be something Ivan is quite satisfied with.
Some older players may have chosen to retire from the national team because they couldn't adapt to such strict management.
The current national team is indeed a very positive collective, and this kind of atmosphere is very helpful for the growth of young players.