The new training roster for the Chinese men's national football team has finally been released after much anticipation. This time, head coach Ivan has called up a total of 32 national players, with Beijing Guoan becoming the largest contributor, boasting seven of their players selected. In addition to some familiar faces and regulars in the national team, there are also five newcomers included in this training session: Wu Shaocong, Yang Liyu, Hou Yongyong, Maiwulang Mijiti, and Wumiti Jiang Yusup. Among them, the inclusion of the eagerly anticipated naturalized player Hou Yongyong has excited Chinese fans the most. Overall, the roster aligns well with the wishes of Chinese fans, as it truly represents a major overhaul of the national team lineup, significantly improving the previously somewhat aging age structure. However, despite this, Ivan's selection for the national team still has three questionable choices that have sparked widespread criticism and controversy among fans. Firstly, why was Yang Liyu, who has performed averagely, called up? Secondly, why is Wei Zhen still being used? Thirdly, why was the naturalized powerhouse Alan dropped from the squad? Is he not better than Yang Liyu? In summary, these three confusing selections by Ivan have raised many questions and criticisms from fans. Let's start with the issue of Yang Liyu's call-up. Looking back at his past performance on the field, it is difficult to describe it as "outstanding." In club matches, although he occasionally shines, more often than not, he falls into mediocrity, lacking enough firepower in the offensive end to create decisive opportunities for the team. His…

According to the schedule, the Chinese national football team will face Saudi Arabia and Australia in two matches of the top 18 in March. In order to grab more points and help them compete for a second-place finish, the coaching staff has temporarily decided to arrange a training camp, which will take place from January 9th to 18th. Now, all the players participating in the training have been confirmed. According to the official news from the Football Association, the new training list of the national football team totals 32 people, and here are the specific details: Compared to the national team list from last November, this time there are 8 additions and 3 omissions. Among the players who did not make the list are Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei. The newcomers to the list during Ivan Kozlovic's tenure include Hou Yongyong, Huang Zhengyu, Maiwulong, Yang Liyu, Jian Tao, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, and Wumiti Jiang. Statistics show that the average age of the new training list for the national team is 26.7 years old, with a total of 11 post-00s players, reflecting head coach Ivan Kozlovic's determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. His boldness in using players even surpasses that of the previous Italian master coach Marcello Lippi. Before the list was announced, fans thought that head coach Ivan Kozlovic would not make major adjustments to the national team lineup. However, unexpectedly, he made a bold move by recruiting 8 new players at once, especially naturalized player Hou Yongyong. This is his first selection…

The latest training list for the Chinese men's national football team has been released, and Ivan has once again surprised us. In addition to the long-awaited Hou Yongyong finally being selected for the national team, Ivan has also set a new record for the national team with the inclusion of three Xinjiang players. This is the first time in the history of the Chinese men's national football team that this has happened. Among the three Xinjiang stars, two are only 20 years old and are making their first appearance in the national team! These three Xinjiang players are Bai Helamu, Maiwulang, and Wu Mitijiang. Bai Helamu was previously selected for Ivan's national team and is one of the young players that Ivan has focused on cultivating. He has also scored multiple goals in the World Cup qualifiers to repay his coach's trust. Now, he has firmly secured a spot in the national team. However, Maiwulang and Wu Mitijiang are the biggest surprises! Wu Mitijiang has a valuation of only 125,000 euros. Last season, he was promoted to the first team of Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Prior to that, he was playing in the China League Two. In just one year, he has gone from the League Two stage to the national team lineup, which is simply the most inspiring story in the history of Chinese football. He will also become the national team player with the lowest value at present. Similarly, Maiwulang, who is also only 20 years old, is Ivan's latest discovery. He has…

Recently, the Chinese football world has been shaken by a surprising piece of news. The Chinese coaching staff, who were originally learning foreign coaching tactics with the national team, have undergone a significant personnel adjustment. Group leader Zheng Zhi has been urgently transferred to serve as the head coach of the U17 national team. This change undoubtedly injects new vitality and expectations into the future of the U17 national team. At the same time, Chen Tao has also been appointed as an assistant coach for the U17 team. His addition will further enhance the strength and tactical understanding of this young team! Furthermore, former member of the Chinese coaching staff, Shao Jiayi, has made an important decision. He resigned from his position in the national team and turned to become the head coach of Qingdao team. As an experienced coach and player, Shao Jiayi's joining will undoubtedly bring new tactical concepts and systems to Qingdao team, hopefully helping this team achieve better results in future competitions. With the successive departures of Zheng Zhi, Chen Tao, and Shao Jiayi, the Chinese coaching staff of the national team has effectively disbanded. This change means that in future competitions, the Chinese team will rely more on the foreign coaching team and Ivan's tactical guidance. For Ivan, this is undoubtedly a major piece of good news. He will have greater autonomy to formulate and implement his own tactical concepts without being disturbed or constrained by the Chinese coaching staff. The disbandment of the Chinese coaching staff also marks a major transformation in the coaching…

China's national football team has received significant good news, adding weight to their bid for the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup, allowing Ivan to rest easy. Soon, 2024 will come to an end and 2025 will arrive as scheduled. Looking back on the past year, Chinese football has experienced ups and downs, especially during the World Cup qualifiers. The national team has gone through dark moments, with some matches that should have been won resulting in lost points, almost failing to even enter the top 18. Fortunately, with the help of Singapore's goalkeeper, otherwise the national team would have truly suffered a setback. During the top 18 qualifiers, the national team also experienced its darkest moments, such as being brutally defeated by the Japanese men's team and being overturned by the Saudi Arabian men's team under favorable circumstances, among others. The national team has also had its moments of glory, giving many fans a glimmer of hope in the darkness. After repeatedly hitting walls at the start of the top 18 qualifiers, the national team took stock of the situation and gradually found its footing in subsequent matches. When facing the Bahraini and Indonesian men's teams, the national team, despite not being favored, managed to secure 6 points, instantly igniting hopes of qualifying. Additionally, in the second round against the Japanese men's team, the national team seemed to transform, playing exceptionally well. Even if they lost, it was still commendable. Currently, the national team has accumulated 6 points and is ranked last in the group. However, the point difference between the national…

The Chinese Football Association has made significant progress, with six naturalized players available for selection. Ivan focuses solely on ability and disregards fame, continuing to exclude European stars. In the 18-team qualifiers, the team scored in four consecutive matches and achieved two consecutive victories, a feat that no national team coach other than Marcello Lippi had accomplished before. Despite having what could be considered the worst hand of cards in history, Ivan has managed to lead the team to this level, exceeding the expectations of fans. Fan attitudes towards Ivan have undergone a polar reversal, from initial criticism to current recognition. The impact of the 7-0 loss in the first match was significant. When he first took office, his performance was not ideal, with rigid substitutions and outdated formations that did not meet expectations, especially in matches against Thailand and Saudi Arabia. However, the changes Ivan brought about are evident. First, there is a youthful lineup with bold use of new players, and second, there is an increased emphasis on defensive pressure. Central defenders are not just retreating to defend but are increasingly pressing outside the penalty area. So far, Ivan has delivered on his pre-season promise to secure points against Bahrain and Indonesia, with the game content aligning with the current state of the national team and exceeding expectations in training new players. Ivan probably never intended to score points against Saudi Arabia, planning only to minimize losses or at most hold out for a draw. However, unexpectedly, we scored first, and the opponent received a red card, which…

In order to better prepare for the World Cup qualifiers in March next year, the Chinese national football team has decided to start a new training session in mid-January 2025. At that time, which players will be selected for the training list and which players will be left out? This work provides a detailed interpretation, with a predicted training list attached at the end. Firstly, "King Wu" Wu Lei is likely to miss out. Why? Reason one: He has a knee injury that has not yet healed, and he cannot catch up with the imminent training. Reason two: Tactical and state factors. The national team has no technical advantage and can only rely on stacking strong and sturdy players to engage in physical battles. Players like Wu Lei, who have good awareness, are not very useful. Moreover, Wu Lei will be 34 years old next year, and his physical fitness, speed, strength, and ability to compete will decline, making it more difficult for him to execute Ivan's all-out defensive strategy. Secondly, the European iron gate will return The player is Wu Shaocong, a central defender playing for Radomiak in the Polish Super League. Wu Shaocong is a post-00s player, a rare left-footed central defender with excellent football intelligence and some ability to play the ball. Looking at his characteristics, he has great potential for development. Since the Polish Super League does not start until February and Wu Shaocong currently has no matches or training tasks, he has already arrived in China and is qualified to participate in the team training.…

In the ever-changing landscape of international football, every move made by the national team is under intense scrutiny. Recently, a statement by Croatian coach Ivan has sent shockwaves through the domestic football scene, igniting a flurry of heated discussions. When the media posed the weighty topic of the prospects for the national team's 18-strong match to the venerable Ivan, his bold declaration of "leading the national team to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup as one of the top two in the group" immediately caused a stir, completely disregarding the winding and treacherous path of the playoff escape route. At first glance, Ivan's confidence seems somewhat out of place. After all, the national team's journey to promotion has been fraught with thorns and traps, extremely perilous. Looking back at the 36-strong tournament schedule, the national team's performance was truly heart-wrenching. In confrontations with Singapore and Thailand, the national team suffered consecutive setbacks, precious points slipping away like sand through their fingers, pushing them to the brink of despair, their situation precarious. The away game against South Korea ended in a dismal 0-1 defeat, and they only managed to squeeze into the top 18 with a meager goal difference advantage, the whole process akin to dancing on a razor's edge, where any misstep could lead to utter failure, leaving fans' hearts in their throats. Entering the early stages of the top 18, the national team still couldn't shake off their slump. In the first three rounds against strong football nations like Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, the shadow of three…

The Chinese national football team has four important matches to play in 2025. In the top 18 qualifiers, they will face Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home in March, Indonesia away in June, and Bahrain at home. The national team is currently only one point behind second-placed Australia in the group, giving them a chance to directly qualify for the World Cup. Next, the national team will start training to prepare for the arrival of key events. Officially withdrawing, Wu Lei announces a new decision, which Ivan approves. Currently, the group opponents of the national team, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, have Gulf Cup matches, while Indonesia participated in the Southeast Asian Championship. The opponents are using matches as training to strengthen team chemistry, which is unfavorable for the national team. The national team has no match tasks and needs to be more committed during training to exercise the team and discover new talent. On December 28th, according to a report by Xiao Nan, a reporter from the Beijing Youth Daily, the national team is expected to start a training camp of no more than 10 days around January 8th, with the location being Haikou, Hainan, and the training list including about 30 players. The reporter revealed that Wu Lei will be unable to participate in the training due to injury. For the national team, it is regrettable that Wu Lei continues to recover from his injury and cannot return to the team for training or integrate with his teammates. Wu Lei, 33 years old, is the top scorer in…

The current head coach of the Chinese men's football team, Ivan Kozlovic, is highly regarded by fans and the media. The main reasons for this are threefold. Firstly, he has extensive coaching experience and can bring advanced tactical concepts to the team. Secondly, he is adept at tapping into the potential of players, allowing each player to perform at their best. Lastly, he possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of uniting the entire team. Firstly, the Chinese men's football team is performing well. In the Asian qualifying round of the World Cup Group C, the Chinese team is currently at the bottom of the table but only one point behind second-placed Australia. It seems that the Chinese team has a good chance of advancing to the top four of the group. If they work harder, as Ivan Kozlovic said, there is even a possibility of directly qualifying for the World Cup. Secondly, the Chinese men's football team used to be like a scattered mess, but now it has coalesced into a solid force! Especially in the first match of the 18-strong competition against the Japanese men's football team, fans who watched the live broadcast may have fallen into despair! On the field, the players had no coordination and failed to reach a consensus in their thinking. The outcome was naturally disastrous. However, when they faced the Japanese team again, the players' performance on the field was completely different. They were willing to sacrifice and take on more responsibilities for their teammates. At this point, the Chinese men's football team…