Recently, the Chinese men's national football team has been conducting their winter training in Haikou. According to the schedule of the World Cup qualifiers, China will have two crucial matches in late March against Saudi Arabia and Australia. To prepare for these matches, the national team is currently undergoing targeted training under Ivan, including tactical drills and set-piece attack and defense. However, while the national team is training in Haikou, they have received a disheartening piece of news. According to the latest report from Oriental Sports Daily, China's top domestic forward, Wu Lei, has had ineffective conservative treatment for his meniscus injury and has now confirmed that he will undergo surgery, with an expected recovery period of at least two months. Previously, affected by the meniscus injury, Wu Lei missed the final stages of the 2024 season for both his club and the national team. If surgery is performed now, it is certain that he will miss the two vital World Cup qualifiers for the national team in late March. Receiving such news at this time is undoubtedly a disheartening blow for the Chinese national team, who are determined to qualify for the World Cup. South Korean media has shown great concern over Wu Lei's absence, stating that it is a fatal blow to the Chinese national team. This means that if Wu Lei misses these two World Cup qualifiers, the prospects for qualification will be very bleak. We know that Wu Lei, as a top-level forward in Chinese football, possesses many outstanding technical characteristics. His speed and explosive power…

With the flames of the World Cup qualifiers burning hotter and hotter, at 8 pm on March 25th, CCTV5 will broadcast live a highly anticipated match - China's men's football team will play at home against the formidable fourth-ranked team in Asia - Australia's men's football team. This match will take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center, a modern sports venue that can accommodate 60,000 fans, and it will be a spectacular scene filled with cheering and support. As the home ground for China's men's football team, the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center undoubtedly provides a significant psychological advantage for the team. On this land filled with passion and glory, China's men's football team will go all out to deliver an extraordinary match for the fans. The cheers of 60,000 fans at the scene will become the strongest support for the team, inspiring every player to fight bravely and forge ahead! Australia's men's football team, as a strong team in Asian football, is not to be underestimated. However, China's men's football team has also made remarkable progress in recent years, with significant improvements in tactics, physical fitness, and mental quality. In this match against Australia's men's football team, the Chinese team will make full use of their home advantage to perform at their best. To prepare for this match, the coaching staff of China's men's football team has made meticulous preparations and arrangements. The team has intensified tactical drills targeting Australia's men's football team during training, aiming to find the opponent's weaknesses and strike effectively during the match. At the…

"World Cup Qualifiers European Division Draw: Italy, Germany, and France Get Lucky, England Lands in the Group of Death" Hey, fellow football fans, the results of the much-anticipated draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are finally out! Just a few days ago, a draw ceremony that would determine the fate of 54 European teams quietly concluded, officially kicking off the prelude to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Speaking of this draw, it's really a "mystical art." Some teams have drawn the "lucky sign," smiling from ear to ear; others have drawn the "unlucky sign," frowning with worry. Let's take a look at those "lucky ones" first! Italy, Germany, and France, these three "bigwigs" of European football, have really drawn the "treasure" this time. The groups they are in have relatively weaker competitors, as we say, they are "as stable as an old dog." As long as they perform normally, the top spot in the group is within reach, qualifying is as good as "carved in stone." It seems that these three "bigwigs" have already paved the way for their journey to the 2026 World Cup! However, there are joys and sorrows. England has drawn a "hot potato" this time - Group K. In this group, there is Serbia, who topped the group ahead of Portugal in the last World Cup qualifiers, as well as non-traditional underdogs Albania, plus Latvia and Andorra, the competitive pressure is simply "mountainous." England, you've got to be careful this time, don't accidentally "crash"! Speaking of Portugal, their luck is also "hard…

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This World Cup qualifier match was nothing short of an awakening battle for the Chinese team. It's not just about winning against Bahrain but also about regaining the confidence of some fans, particularly in terms of tactical and mental shifts. This transformation, as highlighted by Dong Lu, is a critical step for Chinese football to emerge from confusion and find its direction. Despite Bahrain's dominance in possession, China managed to break the deadlock with a timely counter-attack in the second half, securing a 1-0 victory. This win brought China two consecutive victories in the qualifiers and pushed them up to fourth place in their group. Though the statistics may seem modest, this victory is far from ordinary; it signifies a strategic and mental awakening. Dong Lu described the tactical shift in this game as an "awakening." He suggests that Chinese football has often been trapped by a culture of face, overly focusing on ball possession and field dominance, leading to overconfidence or self-deception. In this match against Bahrain, China finally shed its past baggage and chose a more practical and pragmatic path. Specifically, China opted for a conservative approach: abandoning possession in favor of defense and direct long passes. This decision might appear passive at first glance but is, in fact, a pragmatic one. Facing a strong opponent like Bahrain, attempting to compete head-on for possession could have led to a passive situation. Instead, by relinquishing the ball to strengthen defense and focusing on creating opportunities through counter-attacks, China ensured defensive stability while posing threats through swift attacks. Some fans…

The recent football scene has been bustling with excitement, yet tinged with a hint of awkwardness: Alan, once a highly anticipated naturalized player, at the age of 35, has proactively "thrown in the towel" for the national team. Not only did he fail to make the latest national team training squad, but he will also miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Upon the release of this news, fans were in an uproar; some felt sorry, others were angry, and there were those who questioned whether the investment in naturalized players was worth it. Behind this incident, is it a special personal choice by Alan, or does it reflect issues with our naturalization policy itself? To understand Alan's "departure" journey, we must start with his early performance. This Brazilian-born player was introduced by the Chinese Football Association as a naturalized player in 2019 and was one of the top stars at the time. With superior physical conditions and delicate footwork, he was expected to help the national team address its weak frontline. Indeed, he had shown certain capabilities and contributed many crucial goals for the national team. However, in recent years, Alan's attitude has taken a sharp turn for the worse. From previously responding positively, to later citing physical fitness issues to reject call-ups, and even not returning to China after the end of the CSL season, it seems that his dedication is not very "deep." When the team needed him for matches, he was abroad recuperating, and this time, when the national team knocked on his door again, he simply…

The latest men's football training squad has a total of 32 players selected. Unfortunately, only 23 can be registered for the next round of World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia, meaning that 9 players from the training list will not be able to participate in this crucial match between China and Saudi Arabia. In this article, we will analyze in detail which 9 players are likely to be eliminated, following the order of positions. Goalkeeper position: Han Jiaqi is likely to be eliminated, with the other three retained Wang Dalei and Yan Junling are regular starters, with unshakable positions. The national team's defense against set pieces and corner kicks is relatively weak, so Ivan would prefer a goalkeeper with stronger abilities to catch high balls and punch the ball. Jian Tao is superior to Han Jiaqi in this aspect. Defensive line: Wei Zhen, Han Pengfei, and Wu Mitijiang are likely to be eliminated, with the rest of the players retained Wei Zhen has excellent physical talent but lacks defensive awareness and coverage, and has not yet come into his own. With each upcoming match being crucial for the national team, even if Ivan has the courage, he dare not risk the fate of the team to try to inspire the player. Han Pengfei does not have as much potential for development as Wu Shaocong, who will likely take his place. Wu Mitijiang is indeed good, with excellent physical qualities, strength, and agility, and is one of the few domestic central defenders capable of playing the ball out. However, he has…

The national football team has announced its latest training squad list, with a total of 32 players selected. In addition to the well-known veterans, there are 6 new faces in this training session. So what are their characteristics, and who is most likely to play in the next stage of the World Cup qualifiers. The six new players are almost spread across all lines: 1 Goalkeeper Jian Tao In fact, Jian Tao is not the first time he has been selected for the national team. This time, the national team recruited four goalkeepers, and the original national goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo was not selected. This time, Jian Tao replaced him. Currently, Wang Dalei and Yan Junling are definitely the first and second goalkeepers. Jian Tao will compete with Han Jiaqi for the third goalkeeper. In fact, Jian Tao and Han Jiaqi have similar characteristics, both being quick in response, but they are young and lack experience. It is possible for either of them to stay. 2 Defense Line Wu Shaocong From Radomiak in the Polish Super League in Europe, he can play as a central defender and full-back. However, Xiao Wu has not played an official match for a long time, and his injury situation is also unclear, so it is expected that it will be difficult for him to stay. Wu Mitijiang A Xinjiang player from Wuhan Sanzhen, currently 20 years old, 182cm tall, strong physique, excellent explosive power, can play as a right-back and center-back, and plays desperately. He once suffered a head injury while fighting for the ball…

As the year 2024 comes to a close, the Chinese national football team has recently released its annual summary on social media platforms. Statistics show that in this year, the national team participated in a total of 13 official matches, achieving a record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. Wu Lei became the top scorer for the national team, scoring 4 goals in 9 appearances. Bai Helamu and Zhang Yuning each scored two goals, ranking second, with a total of 7 players finding the net. Jiang Guangtai played in all 12 matches, undoubtedly making him the workhorse of the national team. This data proves that the national team has made gains in the past year, but there are also areas that need improvement. The World Cup qualifiers in March 2025 are about to kick off, which is the most important match for the national team to qualify for the USA, Canada, and Mexico World Cup. Currently, although the national team ranks at the bottom of the group, they still have a chance to directly qualify for the World Cup. Before the start of the competition, the national team also received two pieces of good news. According to reports from Australia, the main defender of the Australian national team, Souttar, will be out for a year due to an Achilles tendon rupture, which is undoubtedly a major blow to Australia and good news for the national team. According to related media reports, Souttar was injured while representing Sheffield United in the English Championship on Friday and is expected to…

According to the arrangements of the Football Association, on January 8th next year, the Chinese men's football team will start a new round of training in order to better prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. After the first six rounds of the World Cup qualifiers, the national team has two wins and four losses, accumulating 6 points. Although they are at the bottom of the standings, they are actually only one point behind second-placed Australia, so there is still a great chance of qualifying. From the previous six rounds of matches, head coach Ivan Kozlovic is not an incompetent coach. He has his own unique insights in terms of troop deployment and tactical play. Especially his boldness in starting young stars surpasses all previous national team coaches. The recent consecutive victories of the national team have also greatly changed Ivan Kozlovic's reputation, turning him from the once universally criticized "old rogue" into a coach gradually recognized by fans. In order to perform well in the last four rounds of the World Cup qualifiers next year, it is expected that Ivan Kozlovic will carry out a major reshuffle of the current main lineup of the national team. Some well-known but underperforming national players may be cleaned up by Ivan; while some young stars who performed well in the Chinese Super League may firmly establish their main positions in the national team. Judging from the performance of the first six rounds of the World Cup qualifiers, the following three influential but average-performing national team main players may be reluctantly abandoned by…