Hello everyone, I am Gui Zai, a blogger who always pays attention to the development of Chinese football. Today, I want to talk to you about the hot topic of the national team recently - the launch of the 2025 winter training led by veteran coach Ivankovic, and whether the naturalized player Delgado will become the new force of the national team, which is highly concerned by fans.
Under the leadership of Ivankovic, the men's national football team has already opened the curtain of the 2025 winter training. This training session, Ivankovic carefully selected 32 national players to form a luxurious training lineup. It is worth mentioning that although 32 people were recruited, only 31 people participated in this training. The absent player is Fernandinho, who chose to give up joining the national team's training plan because his contract with Shenhua expired without renewal. For Fernandinho's absence, Ivankovic showed great understanding and respect, and did not force him to participate. Such an attitude undoubtedly highlights the wisdom and tolerance of Ivankovic as an old coach.
However, Fernandinho's absence also sparked heated discussions among fans. Everyone speculated whether the national team would take this opportunity to add new naturalized players. After all, in today's international football arena, naturalized players have become an important way to enhance the strength of the team. Among the many potential naturalized candidates, Delgado's name stands out.
Delgado is indeed a promising option. He has played for European giants such as Inter Milan and Benfica, accumulating rich game experience. Although his development at Inter Milan did not meet expectations, his performance at Benfica was eye-catching. Delgado possesses excellent ball skills and keen goal sense, making him an important weapon in the team's attack.
More importantly, Delgado has been living in China for more than five consecutive years. According to FIFA regulations, he theoretically already has the qualifications to represent the Chinese national team. This is undoubtedly good news for the Chinese men's football team in urgent need of fresh blood. Therefore, it is reasonable for fans to expect whether Delgado can join the national team.
So, can Delgado really become the new force of the national team? This still depends on his own performance and Ivankovic's choice. Judging from Delgado's performance at Luneng, he is fully capable of becoming a mainstay of the national team. Last season, Shandong Luneng often encountered difficulties in the game, but whenever Delgado came off the bench, he could always bring new changes to the team's offense. His flexible positioning, precise passing, and outstanding shooting ability made fans see his huge potential.
In one game, Luneng failed to open the situation on the field, and when the fans felt anxious, Delgado came off the bench. After he came on, he quickly integrated into the team's offensive system, using his speed and skills to break through the opponent's defense many times, creating many scoring opportunities for the team. Finally, with his help, Luneng successfully reversed the score and won the game. This game not only made fans look at Delgado with new eyes, but also filled his teammates with confidence in him.
In addition, Delgado's fighting spirit on the court is also worthy of praise. He never fears the power of his opponents and is always willing to stand up at critical moments. This kind of spiritual quality is crucial for a player and is also what the national team needs. Therefore, judging from Delgado's performance, he is fully capable of becoming a member of the national team.
Of course, whether or not to join the national team ultimately depends on Ivankovic's choice. As an experienced old coach, Ivankovic has his own unique insights in selecting and using people. He will make decisions based on the actual needs of the team and the performance of the players. If Delgado can continue to perform outstandingly in the next game and show a strong desire to fight and team spirit, then believe that Ivankovic will give him a chance to show himself.
The winter training of the national team has set sail, and whether Delgado will become the new force of the national team has also become the focus of attention of fans. Gui Zai believes that Delgado has the strength and potential to become a mainstay of the national team, but whether he can finally join the national team depends on his performance and Ivankovic's choice. Let us look forward to it together! Hope that the Chinese men's football team can achieve better results under the leadership of Ivankovic, and also hope that Delgado can wear the national team's uniform as soon as possible to win glory for the country!