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…

Recently, two Chinese sports legends, Deng Yaping and Sun Jihai, made humorous remarks about Chinese table tennis and the Chinese men's football team during an event, drawing attention and discussion from fans and media. Deng Yaping, known as the first "Great Demon King" of the Chinese table tennis team and the first Grand Slam winner, reached her career peak in the 1990s. Her success also propelled the rapid development of Chinese table tennis. Sun Jihai, a key player when the Chinese men's football team first qualified for the World Cup finals, had experience playing in the English Premier League, making him one of China's top overseas players. Deng Yaping represents table tennis, while Sun Jihai represents Chinese men's football. At the annual charity gala hosted by "China Philanthropist" magazine, Sun Jihai was named Person of the Year. This recognition is largely due to his efforts in youth training over recent years. Unlike typical youth training institutions, Sun Jihai offers free training. Football youth training is a costly endeavor that many families cannot afford. Sun Jihai's good deeds have been recognized, and his selection is well-deserved. Deng Yaping was invited to present the award to Sun Jihai. What should have been a normal award ceremony became noteworthy due to their banter. Deng Yaping said, "China has two balls that no one can win!" This statement clearly implies that the Chinese men's football team can't win against any opponent, while the Chinese table tennis team can defeat any opponent. In other words, it's easy for the Chinese table tennis team to win,…

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…

Recently, the highly anticipated national football team has started its first training session of the new year in the warm and pleasant city of Haikou. This training session sees head coach Ivanković taking a hands-on approach, personally guiding each training content. The focus of the training is not only on enhancing the players' physical fitness to ensure they have abundant energy and endurance on the field but also on a crucial task: conducting a comprehensive and in-depth review of last year's 18-team competition to identify problems and learn from experiences in order to formulate more targeted and effective strategies for the upcoming matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia in March. Originally, the national team planned to call up 32 players for this training session; however, due to the absence of naturalized player Fernandinho, the number of training players became 31. Regarding this change, head coach Ivanković clearly responded that it did not have a substantial impact on the team's training arrangements. After all, the team's overall strategy and training plan are based on the team's overall strength and tactical needs, and the absence of individual players will not disrupt the overall rhythm and deployment. During this national team training, naturalized player Hou Yongyong, who was selected for the national team for the first time, unsurprisingly became the focus of media and fans' attention. Head coach Ivanković gave him special attention. Hou Yongyong's performance in the Norwegian domestic league last season was astonishing; he scored 19 goals and contributed 8 assists. With such outstanding performances, he won the honors of the…

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…

Recently, the highly anticipated national football team has started its first training session of the new year in the warm and pleasant city of Haikou. This training session sees head coach Ivanković taking a hands-on approach, personally guiding every aspect of the training content. The focus of the training is not only on enhancing the players' physical fitness to ensure they have abundant energy and endurance on the field but also on a key task: conducting a comprehensive and in-depth review of last year's 18-team competition to identify problems and learn from experiences. This will allow for the development of more targeted and effective strategies for the upcoming matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia in March. Originally, the national team planned to call up 32 players for this training session. However, due to the absence of naturalized player Fernandinho, the number of training players was reduced to 31. Coach Ivanković clarified that this change did not have a substantial impact on the team's training arrangements. After all, the team's overall strategy and training plan are based on the collective strength and tactical needs of the team, and the absence of individual players does not disrupt the overall rhythm and deployment. During this training session, Hou Yongyong, a naturalized player making his first appearance with the national team, unsurprisingly became the focus of media and fan attention. Coach Ivanković gave him special consideration. Last season, Hou Yongyong's performance in the Norwegian domestic league was remarkable, scoring 19 goals and contributing 8 assists. His outstanding play earned him the honors of top…

"Where is the future of the national football team?" - This is a question that every Chinese fan has asked countless times. At the beginning of the new year, the training of the Chinese men's national football team started in a confusing way: many core players, including naturalized players and veterans, have applied to leave the team one after another. Is this unexpected or reasonable? Is it a crisis or a hint of some opportunity? For the newly appointed head coach of the national football team, Ivan Kozlovic, the start of 2023 was not easy. One after another application for withdrawal from the team came like a "warning shot," catching the new commander off guard. From naturalized players to veterans, and even the captain of the national football team, Wu Xi, everyone had different reasons, but they all pointed to a common point: they wanted to "quit." Let's take a look at the naturalized players first. Fernandinho did not succeed in renewing his contract with the club and openly stated that his future was uncertain, so he was not ready to participate in the training; another naturalized player, Alan, also submitted an application, citing his increasing age and unwillingness to continue. Next comes the veteran Zhang Linpeng, who simply announced his withdrawal from the team after the game, although he later changed his mind and said he would maintain his form, he was never called up again. Finally, there is the most eye-catching captain Wu Xi, who proactively stated that his abilities were insufficient and he could no longer serve…

This question has probably been asked by many people more than once. Especially in the eyes of many fans, the national football team has become a "hard-luck kid". Hope flares up time and again, only to be extinguished time and again. Now facing a strong group like Saudi Arabia and Australia, known as the "group of death," how many chances does the national football team have to turn things around? Can the return of coach Ivan enable this "difficult" national team to make a comeback, or will he simply become another "firefighter"? As a long-time observer of Chinese football, I have something to say: The difficulties faced by Chinese football did not arise overnight, and the return of Ivan, the addition of naturalized players, tactical adjustments, etc., can ultimately only solve urgent problems. However, in just a few crucial matches, our opportunities are down to just a little bit. This time, can we still hold onto the hope of qualifying? This is no longer just about football performance but also a test of the trust that fans have in this team. Speaking of coach Ivan, he is undoubtedly considered an "old hand" for the national team. This Serbian iron coach had previously led the Chinese team to achieve some excellent results in Asian competitions: such as qualifying from the group stage of the Asian Cup and once improving the team's fighting ability, giving fans renewed hope. However, years have passed, and the landscape of Asian football has undergone tremendous changes. Traditional opponents have generally upgraded, while the national team remains…

China's national football team is facing a crucial moment in their World Cup qualifying campaign, with matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia being seen as key tests for their chances of reaching the tournament. The question arises: can the addition of several newly naturalized players, along with tactical adjustments, truly change the team's decades-long struggle? During recent training sessions, three names have stood out: Hou Yongyong, Oscar, and Serginho. These naturalized players are viewed by many as a turning point for the team's strength, but it's important to remember that the concept of "naturalization" itself is controversial. Hou Yongyong, the first naturalized player in Chinese football history, has been a topic of discussion since his return from Norway. Some see him as the future of Chinese football, while others view naturalization as a short-term solution that doesn't address underlying issues. Despite the debate, Hou Yongyong has brought changes to the front line with his speed and flexibility, adding depth to the team's attacking play. He now occupies a key position on the front line, forming a partnership with Zhang Yuning that combines speed and power. Fans eagerly await to see if he can withstand the pressure and silence his critics during the match against Saudi Arabia. Oscar, known for his time at Chelsea and now playing in the Chinese Super League, is another focal point. His precise through balls and high-level vision have made him a model for midfielders. After naturalization, he is seen as the engine of the national team's midfield, although relying solely on him may be overly…