National Football Team's New Leader? Wei Shihao's Major Transformation: Leading Support for the Coach + Setting an Example, Ivan Praises Him Individually On January 15th, Beijing time, according to the "Evening News" report, the national football team coach Ivan Kovic is very satisfied with Wei Shihao. Wei Shihao is already 29 years old and no longer young. Although he criticized the Guangzhou team and caused dissatisfaction among many fans, on the field, he is really becoming more and more mature and has become a help to the national team. As a "middle-aged" player in this national team, Wei Shihao sets an example by taking the lead in implementing the requirements of the coaching staff and supporting the head coach, playing a good role in transmitting, helping, and leading. According to the "Evening News," Ivan rarely praises a single player individually, but he is different with Wei Shihao, showing that he is satisfied with him. Wei Shihao's major transformation is not only a personal improvement but also reflects from the side that the Chinese Football Association's focus on ideological work in recent times has been effective, and the overall atmosphere of the team is getting better and better. It seems that Wei Shihao has the potential to become the new leader of the national football team. He will be entering his thirties in April this year, and it is indeed time for him to take on his responsibilities.

In Haikou, the entire squad of the national football team number 9 has been assembled. Subsequently, under the leadership of head coach Ivan, they officially embarked on their winter training, fully immersing themselves in preparation for upcoming events. The recently announced squad list includes a total of 32 players who have qualified for selection. However, Fernandinho did not report for duty, resulting in an actual arrival count of 31 players. Apart from a handful of players over 30 years old, the majority of the players are quite young. Several players, like Hou Yongyong, are even making their first selection into the national team. After two days of training, journalists visited the national team's training base in Haikou to conduct interviews with Wei Shihao and Hu Hetao. The journalists posed the same question to both of them: what is the atmosphere within the national team? Since Ivan took office recently, he has implemented extensive changes to the team's roster, promoting many young players. Taking the current lineup as an example, the number of players from Guoan accounts for nearly half, which is why the journalists raised this related question. With the departure of older players and the continuous influx of new young players, there has been a significant change in the team's playing style. Although the players still have technical shortcomings, they show more determination and spirit. For instance, during the home match against Japan, despite being technically inferior, they managed to score a goal in open play and even made the Japanese team look quite embarrassed at times. In the…

In preparation for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March, the Chinese men's national football team is currently undergoing winter training in Haikou. This is not just a preparation for a football match, but also a crucial step for Chinese football to rally and make a push towards the World Cup. On the training roster, although due to incomplete naturalization procedures, Xiao Oscar and Sergi Sergio have not yet been able to join as hoped, their names have already stirred up waves of excitement among fans. The anticipation of these two players joining has undoubtedly added endless possibilities to the future of the national team. Xiao Oscar, the young forward at just 25 years old, boasts outstanding physical attributes and exceptional football talent. After completing his nationality conversion in Africa, he quickly signed a 3+1 contract with Yunnan Yukuang Club, officially embarking on a new chapter in the Chinese Super League. Yunnan Yukuang, as a dark horse from last season's China League One, won the championship with an impressive 66 points and was promoted to the Super League, demonstrating its ambitious aspirations. The addition of Xiao Oscar has undoubtedly injected stronger combat capabilities into this young team. Notably, in a recent warm-up match during the Thailand training camp, Yunnan Yukuang started the new season with an 8-0 victory, in which Xiao Oscar scored five goals, achieving the feat of "five sons ascending to the rank," showcasing his superb frontcourt attacking efficiency and filling Chinese fans with expectations for his future with the national team. This 8-0 victory not only…

Recently, the Chinese men's football team is conducting training in Hainan. Judging from the feedback from various sources, the current national team atmosphere is very good. In this national team training session, except for the absence of naturalized player Fernandinho, the remaining 31 players have all returned to the team. Combined with the current lineup, the strongest 11 of the Chinese men's football team has been finalized. In the goalkeeper position, in the absence of Wu Lei due to injury, the second captain Wang Dalei is undoubtedly the best choice. Moreover, Ivan Kozlovski prefers Wang Dalei's passionate interaction and communication. On the defensive line, from left to right are Li Lei, Jiang Guangtai, Zhu Chenjie, and Gao Zhunyi. The two central defenders, Jiang Guangtai and Zhu Chenjie, have long been the mainstays of the national team. It is expected that the two will continue to serve as starters without any surprises. Left-back Li Lei has experience, while right-back Gao Zhunyi is both offensive and defensive. In the midfield position, Jiang Shenglong should occupy the holding midfielder position. He can be considered a versatile player in the backcourt. Jiang Shenglong has also proven himself in this position in previous games. Additionally, Xie Weneng and naturalized player Hou Yongyong will occupy the left and right sides. They have speed and are good at breaking through, with a decent passing ability. In the attacking midfielder position, it belongs to naturalized player Serginho. Ivan Kozlovski has previously communicated with Serginho. In an interview, Serginho clearly stated that he likes the No. 10 position the…

In 2025, the Chinese men's football team embarked on their first training camp of the year in Haikou, with their sights set firmly on the upcoming 7th round of World Cup qualifiers. This training camp is not only a comprehensive test of physical fitness and tactical prowess but also a deep adjustment and optimization of the team's lineup. With less than two months remaining before the crucial matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia, national team coach Ivan Kozlovic is acutely aware of the importance of these games. He has taken to the field personally, strictly controlling the training rhythm. The players are subjected to an intense training regimen of two sessions per day, which they describe as an unprecedented challenge. Although demanding, everyone agrees that such sacrifices are worthwhile for the sake of victory. It is understood that this training camp will be condensed into just 10 days, a decision aimed at enhancing preparation efficiency and taking into account various opinions. Through high-intensity training, the players have not only further honed their physical fitness but also significantly improved their tactical execution. Several players have seized new opportunities during this training camp. Naturalized player Hou Yongyong has secured his position as a forward with his outstanding performance, while Zhang Yuning may take on a more pivotal role in the lineup, enhancing the coherence and threat of the attack. Additionally, Wu Shaocong, a rising defensive star from the European scene, has displayed his versatility and become a key focus of Ivan's development plans. These adjustments have injected new vitality and hope into…

For Wu Lei, the meniscus injury is like such a gloom, letting him spend the last stage of the 2024 season in regret in the club and national team games. On January 9th, after participating in the Chinese Super League award ceremony, Wu Lei embarked on a journey to Abu Dhabi to join the entire Port team that was winter training there. The original plan was for him to start the next phase of rehabilitation training locally, just like an injured warrior trying to slowly repair his "armor" in a distant camp. However, fate seems to have its own arrangements. The latest news indicates that Wu Lei has returned to Shanghai and will soon face the choice of knee surgery. According to multiple sources, Wu Lei will discuss the specific surgical plan with the club and medical team in the coming days. With the rapid development of medical technology today, domestic meniscus surgery has become quite mature, which also prompted Wu Lei to make the decision to undergo surgery domestically. This decision also reflects his trust in the level of domestic medical care, as the saying goes, "the nearest to the water tower gets the moon first." However, surgery means a long wait for recovery, and experts have made it clear that at least two months of recovery time is essential after undergoing meniscus surgery. For a professional player, this is a very difficult period. In fact, Wu Lei had already tried conservative treatment for some time. "Better a short pain than a long one," after a period of conservative…

The Chinese national football team has officially started training in Haikou to prepare for the upcoming top 18 matches. After nearly a year of adaptation, head coach Ivan Kozlovic has finally initiated an intense "cleaning" process. This reform is swift and fierce, leaving little room for compromise. The fate of four players has been completely rewritten, as the "immunity period" for nepotism has ended. Behind this ruthless elimination, Ivan's determination and goal are crystal clear: to take the national team further. It is crucial to note that the prospects for the national team in this edition of the top 18 matches are significant. With six points after the first six rounds, they sit at the bottom of the group, but the hope of qualifying for the World Cup remains shrouded in suspense. At this critical juncture, every decision Ivan makes concerns the future of the national team. To prevent the "deadwood" of the past from continuing to drag down the team, he resolutely launched a large-scale "cleaning" with the support of the Football Association. Behind the list described as "cruel," two veterans were mercilessly eliminated - Zhang Linpeng and Wu Xi. As former captains of the national team, their fall from grace was not unexpected. In recent years, these two players have shown a noticeable decline in form, yet they were frequently selected due to their "nepotistic" status, always starting in matches regardless of their performance. Fans' anger had been accumulating for a long time, but nothing ever changed. However, Ivan's arrival has completely transformed the situation. He does not…

Translation of the content: Recently, the changes in the national football team have been quite dazzling! Ivan, the new coach, has made bold reforms as soon as he took office, directly igniting three fires and expelling five major national team players. This move has caused a lot of discussion among fans, with some applauding and others worried. However, I think this might really be a new opportunity for the national football team. Let's talk about these five expelled national team players first. Wu Xi, Zhang Linpeng, Li Ke, Wu Lei, and Yan Junling are all familiar faces in the national team, who were once the pillars of the team. However, in recent years, their performance has been declining year by year on the field. Take Wu Xi as an example. This veteran used to be the one who could control the midfield, but in recent games, his running speed has obviously slowed down, and there have been frequent passing errors. As for Zhang Linpeng, it goes without saying that he always misses people in defense and has even had the embarrassing situation of scoring an own goal. Wu Lei, although our top scorer, has also become less visible on the court in the past two years. Ivan's move is really ruthless, directly clearing out these veterans. However, if you think about it carefully, this might be a good opportunity for the national team to start anew. Our national team has been criticized for years for its poor transition between old and new players, with veterans unwilling to leave their positions…

Ivan's emotional intelligence is too high. Under the proactive approach of the national football team's head coach, the Chinese team has recently received free guidance from another world-class coach, making their performance this year highly anticipated. Recently, the national team has been training in Haikou, and the highly emotionally intelligent Ivan Kević has not only created a historically recognized best atmosphere among the national players but also been very open and inclusive, actively communicating with coaches from CSL clubs. The latest news is that he specially visited the Shanghai Shenhua team, who were also training in Haikou, to have a cordial conversation with the Russian coach Leonid Slutsky, which is beneficial for the Chinese men's football team! This move has at least three benefits: first and foremost, it allows the national team to directly receive free advice from a world-class coach. Although Ivan has extensive coaching experience in Asia, from a European or even global football perspective, Slutsky is clearly stronger. He has won the Russian Premier League title three times, coached the Russian national team, participated in the European Championship, and has coaching experience in the English Championship and Dutch Eredivisie, demonstrating his strong coaching abilities. Most importantly, he previously watched Ivan's matches with the national team, and Shenhua has several key national team players, so he has a deep understanding of the Chinese team, making his opinions invaluable. Secondly, Ivan's initiative to visit Slutsky directly resolved many misunderstandings and conflicts, allowing them to form a united front to help the national team. Previously, Slutsky publicly questioned Jiang Guangtai's…

The first training session of the Chinese men's national football team in 2025 has attracted significant attention as Ivan Kozlovic called up 32 national players, with the inclusion of naturalized player Hou Yongyong becoming a focal point. Hou's impressive performance in the Norwegian league has made him a strong contender for a new star in the national team, while the absence of Fernandinho due to health reasons has sparked discussions among fans. The question remains whether Ivan's approach to player selection and the integration of naturalized players can bring about a breakthrough for the national team. In this training session without any warm-up matches, the future direction of the national team has become a focus for both fans and media. The training sessions of the Chinese men's national football team always generate considerable interest, especially when naturalized players take center stage. Hou Yongyong, who shone brightly in the Norwegian league, has finally donned the national team's jersey. With 19 goals in 29 games, one cannot help but wonder if he could be the savior of the national team. Ivan's strategy of steady change has been consistent, and this training session is no exception. Thirty-two national players have gathered, with only Fernandinho absent due to health issues. There are no friendly matches scheduled, focusing instead on physical recovery, which seems to be preparing for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Ivan's plan is clear: are naturalized players the future of the national team or just a short-term quick fix? Hou Yongyong's selection is undoubtedly the highlight of this training session. As an…