The U20 Asian Cup will kick off in Shenzhen from February 13 to March 1, 2025. The top four teams of this Asian Cup will secure spots for the U20 World Cup. To prepare for this U20 Asian Cup, the team will start training on January 6 and will play seven warm-up matches in Shenzhen and Thailand against teams such as Uzbekistan, Syria, and Thailand who are also participating in the U20 tournament. There are 28 players on the training roster, but due to restrictions on the final number of participants, some players will be eliminated. According to Ma Dexing's report in "Ti Tan Zhou Bao": The 28 players in this training (including those playing overseas) are all outstanding performers recently. The competition is fierce to participate in the U20 Asian Cup finals. The next seven warm-up matches will be the ultimate test for the whole team and players at each position. Only by showing better competitive form than other players at the same position can they join the team for the U20 Asian Cup and even the U20 World Cup. Three overseas players are as follows: Mallorca, Spain: Du Yuezheng Ospitalet, Spain: Yang Xi Rochefort Union, Belgium: Chen Shihan Goalkeepers: Liu Qiwei, Yao Haoyang, Yuan Jianrui Defenders: He Yiran, Yang Xi, Shi Songchen, Fan Shuangjie, Qi Qiancheng, Peng Xiao, Yu Tianle, Xu Junchi, Aizimaiti Kaisaer Midfielders: Bai Yutao, Wang Yudong, Wang Yifan, Xiong Jizheng, Kuai Jiwen, Chen Shihan, Mao Weijie, Tang Tianyi, Wang Haobin, Yimulan Maimaiti, Zhang Zhibear, Chen Zeshi, Huang Ming Forwards: Zhu Pengyu, Liu Chengyu, Du Yuezheng…

On the evening of January 6th, Beijing time, according to reports from well-known transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 48-year-old Dutch football legend Patrick Kluivert will replace the recently dismissed South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong as the new head coach of the Indonesian men's national football team. The two parties will sign a contract with a term of 2 years, plus an option to extend for another 2 years. Kluivet's primary goal upon taking office is to lead the team to surpass the Chinese men's national team in order to secure one of the top four spots in the group and qualify for the World Cup. The unveiling ceremony for Kluivert will be held in Indonesia on January 12th. The 48-year-old Kluivert was one of the best strikers in the football world during his playing career, having played for clubs such as Ajax, AC Milan, Barcelona, and Newcastle. After retiring, his coaching career has not been particularly remarkable. He has served as an assistant coach for Cameroon, an interim head coach for Curacao, and his only formal head coaching experience was with Turkish club Demir Grup Sivasspor starting in July 2023, where he managed 20 games with 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses before being dismissed after 5 months. The reason why the Indonesian Football Association chose Kluivert may have a lot to do with the many naturalized players of Dutch origin within the team. Being Dutch himself, he undoubtedly understands how to leverage the characteristics of these players who play in the Eredivisie. After six rounds of the 18-team Group…

On the afternoon of January 6th, the Indonesian Football Association officially announced that the head coach of the Indonesian national football team, Shin Tae-yong, has been relieved of his duties. Shin Tae-yong's departure came as a surprise, despite leading the team to an away loss against China in the top 18 qualifiers. Considering Indonesia's strength, earning six points in the first six rounds was considered a decent performance. It is understood that the catalyst for Shin Tae-yong's dismissal is related to the recently concluded ASEAN Cup football tournament. The Indonesian team, mainly composed of U22 players, performed poorly. After defeating Myanmar in the first round of the group stage, they were held to a 3-3 draw by Laos and subsequently lost to Vietnam and the Philippines, failing to advance from the group stage. After the match, Shin Tae-yong faced some criticism. Indonesian media believed that fielding a young team wasted a valuable opportunity for preparation. With Shin Tae-yong's departure, three coaches from the five opponents in the national team's World Cup qualifiers have now changed. Australia was the first to make a change. Last September, their coach, Arnold, was sacked after only managing one draw and one loss in the first two rounds of the top 18 qualifiers. Next was Saudi Arabia's coach, Mancini, who left after achieving one win, two draws, and one loss in the first four rounds of the qualifiers. After Shin Tae-yong's departure, it remains uncertain who will take over. It is understood that the Indonesian Football Association hopes to hire world-class coach Louis van Gaal,…

Cooperation Ends! The 6th Coach to Be Sacked in the 18-Team Qualifiers Announced: Earned 6 Points in 6 Rounds, Regrettably Dismissed Ivan's national team started with three consecutive losses in the top 18 qualifiers, and at that time Ivan faced a serious trust crisis and was on the verge of being sacked. Fortunately, the national team won consecutive victories against Indonesia and Bahrain, and their performance against Japan was commendable, so Ivan's position is now stable. Among other teams in the top 18 qualifiers, many have changed coaches, and now another team has replaced its head coach. Cooperation ends! The 6th coach to be sacked in the top 18 qualifiers announced: earned 6 points in 6 rounds, regrettably dismissed. On January 6th, Beijing time, the Indonesian Football Association officially confirmed that it had terminated the contract of Shin Tae-yong, the head coach of the Indonesian team and the Indonesian U23 team. The Indonesian Football Association thanked Shin Tae-yong for his contributions and wished him all the best in the future. South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong took over the Indonesian national team in 2020 and also coached the Indonesian U23 team, but he has now been abandoned by the Indonesian Football Association. Before Shin Tae-yong's departure, five teams in the top 18 qualifiers had already experienced coaching changes. In Group C where the national team is located, Popovic replaced Arnold to become the head coach of the Australian team, Saudi Arabia fired Mancini, and Lerner returned to coach. In Group A, Qatar changed coaches, Marx was sacked, and Garcia took over…

Football is a game that evokes both love and hatred. A few days ago, I saw that the Football Association announced the new training list for the U20 national team. These young players are about to play in the Asian Cup at home, and honestly, this lineup looks quite interesting, unlike before when it was hard to get excited. This U20 national youth team gives people the first impression of being different. Shandong Taishan contributed seven players. These children grew up in a professional youth training system and climbed step by step with the team. Now some of them have already made their mark in the Chinese Super League. Zhu Pengyu and Mao Weijie from Dalian are also two interesting kids. They worked hard in the China League One last year, helping the team advance to the Super League. This practical experience is definitely a good thing for the national team. Wang Yudong's performance at Zhejiang team is also quite surprising. At a young age, he has played in the Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League. Such big-stage experiences are really important for a young player. Du Yuezheng is also doing well abroad. He can get substitute playing opportunities in top teams like Atletico Madrid, which shows that he indeed has some skills. Speaking of the U20 Asian Cup, the biggest advantage is playing at home. The players don't need to adjust to time differences or worry about acclimatization issues. However, to be honest, there is also pressure in playing at home. Fans' expectations will definitely be high, after…

The latest training list of the national football team has caught the attention with an average age dropping from 35 to just over 26, a youthful transformation that has left fans somewhat bewildered. However, upon closer inspection, it's clear that a blood transfusion is indeed necessary as the older players are visibly struggling. The changes in the national team's training list this time are quite significant. Ivanković's move towards youthfulness has directly lowered the average age to 26.7 years old, a precipitous drop that has taken many by surprise. Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua have suddenly become major contributors to the national team, with each team having 7 players selected. Shandong Taishan is not far behind, contributing 6 national team players. These teams essentially occupy half of the national team. For the double champion Shanghai Port, the situation is awkward this time, with only Yan Junling and Wei Zhen selected, while Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai were directly overlooked. This raises questions about their current form. Hou Yongyong's performance in the Norwegian league has indeed been impressive. As the first bloodline naturalized player, his return to the national team list is well-deserved, and his Weibo post was quite touching. The inclusion of Cao Yongjing and Yang Liyu also indicates that Ivanković is truly relying on young players, especially Yang Liyu, who hasn't been in the national team for three years and has finally gotten his chance. The process of Serginho's naturalization is underway, although it has not been officially announced yet. His display of a Guoan scarf at the airport…

The national football team has made a significant move this time, bringing down the average age to just over 24 years old. They've replaced many familiar faces, making it seem like an entirely new team, even leaving me, an old fan, feeling a bit unrecognizable. Hou Yongyong has been doing well in the Norwegian league, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists in a season. This is no small feat in the Norwegian First Division, considering his team, Lanheng, is only mid-table in terms of overall strength. The addition of this naturalized player has given the national team's offensive line new options. His agile positioning and sharp shooting ability are quite rare among the current attacking group, especially valuable given Wu Lei's injury absence. Coach Ivan's decision to call up Hou Yongyong was well-considered. After all, the Norwegian First Division doesn't start until late March, giving him ample time to integrate with the team and see what changes the golden boot can bring to the national team. Wumiti Jiang's experience is truly heart-wrenching. He suffered a skull fracture during a game last year, which would shock anyone, but he recovered quickly and returned to the field soon after. Although Maewolang doesn't get much playing time, he always runs hard on the field, hustling behind the forwards. Although his skills aren't yet fully mature, his determination is impressive. The addition of these two post-00s players has significantly rejuvenated the national team's locker room. Although they lack experience, their vibrant energy is exactly what the team needs right now. Currently, the national…

Here it is! Serginho arrives in Beijing with his family, reveals the progress of naturalization, and boasts about taking the national team to the World Cup Serginho has recently become quite popular. As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he was surrounded by reporters asking questions. Everyone wants to know what changes this player, who is about to be naturalized, can bring to Chinese football, especially since the national team is currently in great need of help. The first thing Serginho did upon returning to Beijing was to handle the naturalization procedures. He told reporters that he particularly wants to get a Chinese passport as soon as possible so that he can participate in important national team matches. He thinks that the current national team's tactics are too conservative, always playing with five defenders, which is boring to watch. Last September, he watched the national team's match against Saudi Arabia in Dalian. That match really made him shake his head. Despite having more players and scoring a goal, they ended up conceding two goals, which was frustrating to watch. He believes that the national team should change its tactics and not always retreat to defend. They should dare to push forward and play more offensively. However, whether these ideas can be realized depends on what the head coach, Ivan, thinks. Nowadays, the cost of naturalization is much lower than before. Unlike the past when it could cost several hundred million yuan, this time the amount spent may not even be as much as his annual salary, which significantly reduces the…

With just over two months remaining until the resumption of the 18-strong competition, the national football team will organize a new training session on January 8 to enter the preparatory state in advance. Additionally, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, who are in the same group, have already completed the Arabian Gulf Cup, while Indonesia has concluded the Southeast Asian Championship, with coach Ivankovic closely monitoring these opponents. As one of the main opponents for the national football team's bid for fourth place, Indonesia is set to make significant moves. First, several Dutch players have expressed their willingness to obtain Indonesian citizenship and join the Indonesian national team. Second, South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong faces the possibility of being sacked. According to the latest news from Indonesian media okezone, an insider from the Indonesian Football Association revealed a major scoop: they plan to invite the 73-year-old European coaching legend Louis van Gaal to coach the Indonesian national team. The chairman of the Indonesian Football Association, Erick Thohir, plans to visit the Netherlands personally next month to meet with Van Gaal. It is reported that Indonesia's intention to replace the coach stems from two reasons. Firstly, under Shin Tae-yong's leadership, Indonesia finished the first six games of the 18-strong competition with only six points, ranking third in the group. However, the overall performance was not entirely satisfactory. After drawing 2-2 away with Bahrain, losing 1-2 to the national football team, and suffering a 0-4 defeat at home to Japan, the coaching staff led by Shin Tae-yong faced criticism. Secondly, Indonesia is massively naturalizing…

The latest training list of the national football team has reminded me of the days when I used to watch football. Back then, the national team still had Wu Lei leading the charge and Jiang Guangtai holding the fort. Although the results were not great, at least there was something to look forward to. Now, with the new and old players being replaced, it's as if I don't even recognize the team anymore. I don't even know who to expect to score when watching a match. The current situation of the national team is completely different from before. Head coach Ivan has particularly high requirements for physical fitness, which has caused many technically skilled but physically unfit players to lose their chances of selection. This change is quite poignant. Some players are indeed technically skilled, but because they can't keep up with the physical fitness, they can't even enter the training list now. This kind of situation would never have happened before. The current training intensity of the national team is particularly high, and each training session is like going to war. Many veterans really can't handle this training rhythm. Ivan's training methods are completely different from those of previous coaches. He pays more attention to the players' physical confrontation and running ability, which makes it difficult for many technically skilled players to adapt. The team's current training content mainly focuses on physical fitness and free kicks, which shows that Ivan has identified where the team's shortcomings lie. Some players complain privately that the training is too tiring, but there's…