Without hesitation, before the start of this crucial match, I cast my vote of trust in the Chinese men's national football team. However, it wasn't because I believed in their strength; rather, I believed that the Qatari team wouldn't exert themselves fully. After all, for the Chinese team, this was a must-win game, but for Qatar, it held no significance. They had already secured their place in the next round, and the outcome of this match would not change their position as group leaders. To my surprise, I still overestimated the capabilities of the Chinese team. Even with significant rotations made by the Qatari team, including a change of goalkeeper, the Chinese team fought hard but still could not secure a victory. Over three matches, they achieved two draws, one loss, and zero goals scored. This is the result that the Chinese team presented after 40 days of overseas training. Ironically, following this match, there remained a theoretical possibility for China to advance. Despite having two goals disallowed, it was the Tajikistan team that ultimately triumphed, overturning Lebanon to advance. Clearly, the Tajikistan team played a pivotal role; by sheer coincidence, their victory saved the Chinese team. However, Tajikistan's victory alone cannot guarantee China's advancement. The significance of this win lies in preserving the possibility for the Chinese team to progress. Currently, if the Chinese team wishes to continue in the Asian Cup, they must meet two conditions: Syria must draw 0-0 and receive yellow cards, and Palestine must agree to a draw with Hong Kong. If these conditions are…

The management of naturalized players has always been a great test for managers. After all, these players have no blood ties with the country they are naturalized in. Talking about a sense of identity or patriotic enthusiasm is simply nonsense. For most naturalized players, the big stage of the World Cup is their primary need. Their market value and appearance fees are what really matter. It is rumored that some naturalized players on the Chinese national team have lost their temper. In fact, except for Jiang Guangtai, the performance of other naturalized players has been quite average. Luo Guofu, Ai Kesen, Alan, and Fernandinho - it doesn't make much difference whether they are there or not. So why bother naturalizing them? What saddens Chinese football the most is Li Ke. In January 2024, Ivan invited Li Ke to join the national team roster. However, this person directly rejected the call of the national team. If Li Ke were a native-born Chinese, would he dare to do so? The reason Li Ke rejected the call of the national team is said to be because of a grudge. In an interview with reporters, he justified himself, "After returning from winter training, I fully prepared for the national team. Throughout the Asian Cup period, the then head coach of the Chinese Football Association, Yangkovic, benched me. This experience was very unpleasant!" Is it just because of the decision made by the former head coach that this person holds a deep grudge against the Chinese national team? Even though the head coach has changed,…