The year 2025 is a crucial one for Chinese football. The Chinese U17 men's team will participate in the Asian Cup, the U20 men's team will compete in the Asian Cup with the aim of qualifying for the World Youth Championship, and the senior men's team will take part in the World Cup qualifiers to strive for a place in the final rounds. It is clear that the Chinese men's football teams will be making a comprehensive push!
The first major event to arrive will be the U20 Asian Cup held in Shenzhen in February. Currently, the schedule for the U20 Asian Cup has been updated! The Chinese men's team will kick off their campaign against the Qatar U20 men's team on February 12th at 19:30 in the evening. Our goal is undoubtedly to secure all three points and start with a victory!
As hosts, the Chinese U20 men's team is grouped with the Australian men's team, the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team, and the Qatar U20 men's team. Among the three opponents in the group, the Australian U20 men's team is undoubtedly the strongest. On paper, the Qatar U20 men's team is considered the weakest, as they are placed in the fourth tier within our group. Additionally, we have previously faced both the Australian U20 men's team and the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team during the Panda Cup, making them familiar opponents. Although we only managed to secure third place in the Panda Cup, it should be noted that our squad was not fully intact at the time. Moreover, head coach Djordjevic revealed that we did not reveal our full capabilities during the Panda Cup.
The match against the Qatar U20 men's team marks the first appearance of the Chinese U20 men's team! Playing at home, we are determined to give our all to defeat the opponent. The goals for the Chinese U20 men's team are clear: the first is to qualify for the World Youth Championship, and the second is to challenge for the championship. Therefore, it is imperative that we win our opening match against the Qatar U20 men's team. Otherwise, talking about our goals would be nothing but empty words. Of course, the opening match is always challenging for the host team, but we believe that the Chinese players will be well-prepared!
The schedule for the Chinese U20 men's team is quite favorable! The opponents are arranged from weaker to stronger in succession. After facing the Qatar U20 men's team, we will encounter the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team, followed by the Australian U20 men's team. Such a schedule allows the Chinese team to gradually improve their form. Thus, with the right timing, location, and people, there should be no problem for the Chinese U20 men's team to achieve good results!
Currently, the Chinese U20 men's team has already started their training under the guidance of head coach Djordjevic. They have arrived in Thailand and will engage in several warm-up matches there. After the New Year, they will travel to West Asia for another two warm-up matches. They will return to Shenzhen before the start of the U20 Asian Cup. Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. We believe that under the leadership of head coach Djordjevic, the Chinese U20 men's team will once again display the glory of the golden generation and deliver more exciting performances in the competition! Go for it!