The Chinese national football team has been exposed to a major scandal, with one player reportedly taking money without doing any work. Despite repeated attempts by coach Ivan to persuade him, the player did not respond. Fans are expressing their frustration, saying that if he doesn't play, he should leave. During the Qatar World Cup, the Chinese team had a good chance of participating, with many naturalized players still in their prime. However, it was unexpected that the head coach had ulterior motives, which ultimately led to the downfall of the team. As a result, the team failed to qualify from the top 12 and did not make it to Qatar. The person responsible for the team's failure has since faced consequences for their actions. Now, the Chinese team is aiming for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Among the naturalized players, Luo Guofu stayed in Brazil, while Ai Kesen's performance has significantly declined. In the two victories the team achieved, they played well even without Alan and Fernandinho. Currently, the only remaining naturalized player is Jiang Guangtai. Hou Yongyong has joined the training camp this time, but whether he can make the final 23-man squad will depend on Ivan's assessment. Some may notice that the article does not mention Li Ke, who recently joined Shanghai Greenland Shenhua as a free agent. With a new head coach and many new players, the 31-year-old Li Ke is not too old to still contribute if given the opportunity. However, it seems that he is not part of…

The national football team is about to usher in a new round of training camp, with only two days left before the official gathering, and everyone is eagerly awaiting it. This training camp will be led by coach Ivankovic, who has rich experience and is sure to bring significant changes to the team. The list of new squad recruits has been announced, with a total of 32 players selected, but some familiar faces have failed to make the cut. In particular, Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei, who were once considered core players, their omission is like pouring salt on the fans' wounds, especially Liu Dianzuo, whose omission seems more like a signal for a lineup reform. To be honest, Jiang Guangtai and Wu Lei were dropped due to injuries, which can be understood. In competitive sports, injuries are always an inevitable enemy for athletes, but as long as they recover and regain their form, returning to the national team is not a big problem. However, Liu Dianzuo's situation is different. He was excluded from the squad due to coach Ivankovic's promotion of a "youth strategy." The core of this strategy is clearly to accelerate the renewal and replacement of the team, allowing more young players to showcase themselves on the international stage. Although this approach has its rationality, it also makes the prospects of some veterans precarious. Taking Liu Dianzuo as an example, he has always been the iron gate in front of the national team's goal, with very high stability, especially his experience is invaluable to the…

"Is there hope for this national football team?" When the new list of the national football team's training camp was released, everyone couldn't help but ask this question. Reform is a "standard action" for every coach after taking office; but this time, the large-scale adjustment of the 32-man list plus the first selection of naturalized players has made the news about the national team heat up faster than the heating in winter. On one side, veterans are being abandoned, and newcomers occupy more than half of the territory; on the other side, young goalkeepers are emerging, and naturalized player Hou Yongyong's appearance as the biggest highlight. Is this reform a new hope that is about to burst forth, or is it a high-risk "gamble"? As an onlooker, we may not be able to come up with an answer immediately, but seeing through the intentions behind it is still crucial. Looking at this carefully selected list of 32 people, there is a particularly eye-catching number: an average age of 26.7 years old. Compared to previous lists exceeding 28 years old, this training team is indeed much younger. Among them, there are also 11 post-00s youngsters selected, which means that "renewal and replacement" is not just talk, but real action has been taken. Younger has always been a hot word in recent years of national football reform, but truly implementing it involves no less maneuvering than on the field. Veterans do have match experience, but young people's speed, physical fitness, and combat effectiveness are unmatched by veterans. Coach Ivanovic seems to understand…

Last week, the highly anticipated official announcement of the new training squad for the national football team was made, which includes a total of 32 players actively preparing for the two crucial top 18 qualifiers set to kick off in March, against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to detailed statistical data, the average age of the new national team training squad is 26.7 years old, clearly reflecting the national team's strategy of optimizing its age structure. Among them, it is noteworthy that a total of 11 post-00s players have been selected, with Hou Yongyong, Mai Wulong, Jian Tao, and Wu Mitijiang all donning the national team's jersey for the first time. This move fully demonstrates head coach Ivan Kozlovic's firm determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. For example, in past games, young players were often questioned due to their lack of experience, but Ivan Kozlovic dared to break conventions and boldly启用newcomers, a boldness that has won warm acclaim from many fans. With newcomers entering the national team camp, it inevitably means that there will be old ones exiting. For instance, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo, with Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper, already 34 years old, it is reasonable for him to be abandoned by Ivan Kozlovic from the perspective of competitive form and long-term development. The younger Jian Tao, on the other hand, serves as a reserve force for the national team's goalkeeping talent, adding more possibilities for future matches. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the distribution of players from various clubs reveals…

The latest training roster for the national football team has surprised fans as two key players, Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai, have been left out due to injuries. However, the emergence of eight young newcomers has caught everyone's attention, suggesting that coach Ivan is keen on testing these fresh faces ahead of two tough matches in March. The changes in the training roster are significant, with Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei all missing from the list. Wu Lei's injury appears to be quite serious, as it is reported that he will need a long period of rest before he can return to training and competition. The competition for the goalkeeper position has always been fierce, so Liu Dianzuo's omission was somewhat expected. Wang Dalei has consistently shown good form, and other young goalkeepers have also performed well. Jiang Guangtai's absence is indeed concerning, as he plays a crucial role in the defense, especially against physically strong opponents. We hope he recovers quickly. The eight newly selected players are all young, with Jian Tao and Han Pengfei performing well in the league. Young talents like Wu Mitijiang and Mai Ulang, both only 20 years old, have also been included, indicating that the coaching staff is seriously considering the future. The average age of this squad is just over 26, with Wang Dalei being the exception among a group of post-90s and post-00s players, making it one of the youngest national teams in recent years. With more young players, there is undoubtedly an advantage in terms of physical fitness and…

The two World Cup qualifiers in 2025 are crucial matches against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia, which can be described as life-and-death battles. If the Chinese national football team fails to win these two games, they may have to give up their chance to qualify. However, if everything goes smoothly, there might be a new face in the lineup of the national team in 2025, who is urgently needed and provides targeted reinforcement. On December 5, 2024, photos shared on social media showed that the player had arrived in China. He had previously submitted materials to apply for a change of nationality. Whether he can replace the national team in the game will depend on whether he meets the tactical needs of the national team coaching staff. Many people are wondering if the Chinese team with him would perform better? In 2025, Chen Xuyuan is serving a life sentence, and Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fans know that the losses caused by these two individuals to Chinese football are immeasurable in monetary terms, and the impact on the morale and confidence of Chinese football is unknown how many people will have to pay for it in time and effort. 2025 marks the 31st year of professionalization in Chinese football, entering its fourth decade. The anti-corruption bell has sounded, and Chinese football, after "scraping the bones to treat the wound," is still betting big on the World Cup. From the current situation, the Football Association believes that the Chinese team is still very capable of…

Last week, the highly anticipated official announcement of the new training squad for the national football team was made, which includes a total of 32 players actively preparing for the two crucial top 18 qualifiers set to kick off in March against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to detailed statistical data, the average age of the new national team training squad is 26.7 years old, clearly reflecting the national team's strategy of optimizing its age structure. Among them, it is noteworthy that a total of 11 post-00s players have been selected, with Hou Yongyong, Maiwulong, Jian Tao, and Wumiti Jiang all donning the national team's jersey for the first time. This move fully reflects head coach Ivan Kozlovic's firm determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. For example, in past games, young players were often questioned due to their lack of experience, but Ivan Kozlovic dared to break conventions and boldly启用newcomers, a boldness that has won warm acclaim from many fans. With newcomers entering the national team camp, it inevitably means that there will be old ones exiting. For instance, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo, with Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper, already 34 years old, it is reasonable for him to be abandoned by Ivan Kozlovic from the perspective of competitive form and long-term development. The younger Jian Tao, on the other hand, serves as a reserve force for the national team's goalkeeping talent, adding more possibilities for future matches. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the distribution of players across various clubs reveals that…

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…

Translation: The 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round of 18 has completed six rounds, and the next stage of the competition will resume in March 2025, a critical period for determining the qualification situation. The Chinese men's football team will face Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home in March. To better prepare for these decisive battles, the Chinese national team will hold training from January 8 to January 18. Ivanković announced the latest list of players for the national team training camp, as follows: Compared to the previous national team roster, Ivanković has called up eight newcomers and dropped three veterans. In the goalkeeper position, Liu Dianzuo did not make it into this training roster, replaced by young player Jian Tao. On the defensive line, Jiang Guangtai and veteran Wu Lei were not selected. Players making their first appearance under Ivanković's leadership include Hou Yongyong, Huang Zhengyu, Mai Wulang, Yang Liyu, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, and Wumiti Jiang. According to statistics, the average age of the players in this training camp is 26.7 years old, with a total of 11 players born after 2000, showing Ivanković's determination to push for rejuvenation in the national team, which is great news for Chinese football. From the training roster, Hou Yongyong's inclusion has attracted the most attention from fans. Hou Yongyong plays in the Norwegian First Division and scored a total of 19 goals with 8 assists last season, becoming the top scorer and winning the Best Player award in the league. Therefore, Hou Yongyong's selection can be said to be well-deserved.…

The two World Cup qualifiers in 2025 are crucial matches against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia, which can be described as life-and-death battles. If the Chinese national football team fails to win these two games, they may have to give up their chance to qualify. However, if everything goes smoothly, there might be a new face in the lineup of the national team in 2025, who is urgently needed and provides targeted reinforcement. On December 5, 2024, photos shared on social media showed that the player had arrived in China. He had previously submitted materials to apply for a change of nationality. Whether he can replace the national team in the game will depend on whether he meets the tactical needs of the national team coaching staff. Many people are wondering if the Chinese team could perform better with him. In 2025, Chen Xuyuan is serving a life sentence, and Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fans know that the losses caused by these two individuals to Chinese football are immeasurable in monetary terms, and the impact on the morale and confidence of Chinese football is unknown how many people will have to pay for it in time and effort. 2025 marks the 31st year of professionalization in Chinese football, entering its fourth decade. The anti-corruption bell has sounded, and Chinese football, after "scraping the bones to treat the wound," is still betting big on the World Cup. From the current situation, the Football Association believes that the Chinese team is still very capable of…