In the world of football, Ivan's name is like a beacon, illuminating the path for Chinese football. He has led the national team through 10 matches, from a crushing defeat of 0-7 to the glory of two consecutive victories. This transformation is undoubtedly a testament to the effectiveness of his reform strategies. Ivan's tactical system is like a sturdy bridge, connecting all parts of the team. In the double forward positions, Zhang Yuning and Wu Lei are absolute mainstays. Zhang Yuning stands out among domestic center forwards with his strength, technical prowess, and strong tactical awareness, serving as a crucial support for the team's front line. Wu Lei, as the best domestic striker, boasts speed and keen goal-scoring instincts, continuously scoring goals for the team. The creation of the diamond midfield is one of Ivan's highlights. With Serginho's addition, the midfield has gained a true engine. Serginho acts like a conductor, controlling the rhythm of the midfield with his passing, ball control, and organizational skills, infusing the team's offense with powerful vitality. In the defensive midfield, Wang Shangyuan remains the mainstay, while players like Li Yuan, Lin Liangming, and Xu Haoyang also play significant roles. They provide a solid defense for the team. The central defenders are occupied by "two Jiangs and one Zhu," with Hu Hetao earning Ivan's trust at left-back, and Gao Zhunyi as the first choice at right-back. The entire defensive line is well-structured, with players working in harmony, laying a solid foundation for the team's defense. Compared to the past, the current lineup of the national…

The Chinese national football team has just concluded their winter training in Haikou, and everyone was hoping for some fresh momentum. However, they were met with a devastating piece of news - Serginho and Little Oscar are unlikely to be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers in March. This is not because they are unable to play, but because the naturalization procedures have not been completed in time. With less than a month left, if the procedures are not finalized, they will only be able to play in the Chinese Super League (CSL) as foreign players, and will not be able to wear the national team's jersey. Time has become the biggest enemy, and on February 18th, when the winter transfer window for the CSL closes, whether Serginho and Little Oscar can be naturalized in time becomes a matter of life or death. Otherwise, these two players will have to continue playing as foreigners and will not be able to appear on the national team's roster. The pressure on the clubs is even greater; they have spent money, but the players cannot contribute to the national team, which would be a waste. Will they continue to push for naturalization or choose to let go and wait until next year? Clubs are very shrewd in their calculations; when naturalization does not go smoothly, no one wants to be the scapegoat. However, the issue of naturalizing players is not only about the losses of the clubs but also directly affects the future of the national team. These two players are…

The Chinese national football team has just completed its winter training, which should have been an opportunity to inject momentum for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a piece of news has emerged that casts a heavy shadow over the fans' expectations. According to domestic media reports, two highly anticipated naturalized players, Serginho and Little Oscar, may not be able to represent the national team due to incomplete procedures in the next two World Cup qualifiers in March. This news undoubtedly adds uncertainty to the national team's prospects for qualification. Whether the two naturalized players can join the national team in time is crucially dependent on the urgent deadline of February 18th. According to current regulations, the Chinese Super League's winter transfer window will close on this date. If the naturalization procedures are not completed before then, Serginho and Little Oscar will not be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers. If they fail to complete the naturalization procedures, the clubs can only register them as foreign players, which would not only be a significant loss for the players themselves but also put their respective clubs, Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan, in a difficult situation. For the clubs, the high costs required for naturalizing players are not insignificant. If they can only be used as foreigners in the end, it would undoubtedly be a waste of funds, and the clubs are unwilling to bear such "unjustified" expenses. In this case, the clubs are likely to choose to delay naturalization, which could affect the strength of the national team.…

The calm winter transfer window has been shattered by a massive stone, as a strong reinforcement with an 18 million Euro valuation joins, signaling a change in approach for a former Chinese Super League (CSL) champion. No wonder they gave up on the strongest naturalization candidate! Since the CSL embarked on its salary cap journey, there hasn't been much attention paid to which clubs are signing which players. After all, world-class stars used to look down on the CSL and wouldn't consider playing here. Nowadays, CSL club signings are like opening blind boxes. Of course, even big-name stars who come to the CSL can have underwhelming performances, such as Tevez and Sha Lawei. The 2024 season and winter transfer window have been open for some time now, but the transfers and signings have been relatively quiet. Instead, it's the move of Ma Lalei from Shanghai Shenhua to Dalian Yibo that has generated a lot of discussion. Does this mean that after the CSL's salary cap, there really aren't any capable foreign players willing to play? Changchun Yatai has been fighting for relegation survival in recent years, yet they once won the CSL title. Leonardo, borrowed from Shandong Taishan, performed exceptionally well and helped the team avoid relegation, but the club chose not to sign him permanently and instead let him go to Zhejiang FC. Serginho, who had served the team for many years and was close to being naturalized, was surprisingly sent to Beijing Guoan. Is Changchun Yatai destined to continue scraping by? The first batch of national team naturalizations…

Recently, Beijing Guoan is under the leadership of new coach Quique Setien, striving to win the Chinese Super League and FA Cup titles in 2025. To achieve this goal, the team has not only brought in a big-name coach like Setien but also introduced several new players. Among them, Serginho has shown remarkable performance since joining Guoan. He demonstrated his superior skills during the friendly matches. Serginho's arrival has significantly improved Guoan's attacking and defensive capabilities. Notably, Serginho is the second naturalized player for Guoan, following another promising naturalized player introduced last season. This player is 25-year-old Zheng Tuoluo, who was once a key training target for a South American giant. Unfortunately, Zheng Tuoluo faced injury issues at a critical moment. As a result, Zheng Tuoluo chose to go abroad to play in the Spanish league. It turned out to be the right decision as Zheng Tuoluo secured a starting position in the lower divisions of Spain, which delighted many fans. After comprehensive evaluation, Guoan brought in Zheng Tuoluo. However, after joining Guoan in the summer transfer window of last season's Chinese Super League, he did not get any playing time. This is because Guoan already had an equally capable goalkeeper, Han Jiaqi. With Han Jiaqi as the main goalkeeper, Zheng Tuoluo had to wait on the bench. Fortunately, Zheng Tuoluo recently got consecutive opportunities to play in the warm-up matches and performed well. Whenever Guoan encountered defensive crises in the game, Zheng Tuoluo always stood out promptly, making many fans look forward to his future. In the future, Zheng…

The winter training of the Chinese national football team in Haikou has just ended, but domestic media has revealed a disheartening piece of news. The report suggests that in the upcoming two World Cup qualifiers in March, Serginho and Little Oscar are unlikely to represent the national team due to the pressing time constraints that make it difficult to complete the necessary procedures on time. Currently, there is less than a month left until the closure of the Chinese Super League's (CSL) winter transfer window on February 18th. This date has become a critical juncture for whether Serginho and Little Oscar can successfully be naturalized and play for the national team. If the naturalization procedures are not completed by February 18th, the two players will have to participate in the next CSL season as foreign players. This situation poses a difficult decision for their respective clubs - Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan. After all, the substantial costs of naturalizing players are borne by the clubs, and if the naturalized players can only be used as foreigners in the end, the clubs are unwilling to bear this "unfortunate burden" and may very likely choose to postpone the naturalization process. If these two highly anticipated naturalized aces fail to catch up with the national team's World Cup qualifiers in March, it will undoubtedly bring immeasurable losses and risks to the national team. In terms of offensive firepower, both Serginho and Little Oscar possess excellent individual abilities. Serginho has a variety of attacking methods on the field, with high efficiency in front of…

Beijing Guoan's new coach, Setien, has been working hard to impart his tactical philosophy to the players since taking over the team. The results have proven that Setien's efforts have not been in vain. Beijing Guoan has shown impressive form in their recent two warm-up matches, achieving two consecutive victories. As a result, many fans believe that Beijing Guoan has become the first Chinese Super League club to show championship potential in the new season, and they are looking forward to what the future holds for the team. Naturally, the Beijing Guoan club management is very pleased with such evaluations. The reason behind this is that the Beijing Guoan club management has spent a significant amount of money to bring in Setien as their coach, with the goal of winning titles under his leadership. Additionally, Beijing Guoan has brought in Serginho to strengthen their squad. Serginho is a versatile player with considerable talent, who had an excellent performance during his time at Yatai. Whenever Yatai found themselves in a difficult situation during matches, Serginho was always there to make a difference. To bolster their midfield, Beijing Guoan chose to sign Serginho. In just two warm-up matches representing Beijing Guoan, Serginho has already made a significant impact on the team's midfield. Many fans who watched these two warm-up matches feel that the team has undergone a qualitative change, and they credit Serginho and Setien for this transformation. Moreover, Beijing Guoan boasts several national team players, and their domestic players are also exceptionally strong. Beijing Guoan's goalkeeper, Han Jiaqi, has consistently delivered…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, Serginho and Little Oscar will basically be unable to represent the national team in the World Cup qualifiers in March due to time constraints and the possibility of incomplete procedures. It is reported that the winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League will officially close on February 18, leaving less than a month. If the naturalization procedures cannot be completed by February 18, Serginho and Little Oscar will only be able to participate in the next season of the Chinese Super League as foreign players at that time. Therefore, the teams they are in may lose motivation and postpone the naturalization operation. After all, the money for naturalization is paid by the club. If they can only be used as foreign players after naturalization, Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan probably don't want to be "suckers". At present, the national team is training in Haikou. Due to their identity not fully meeting the requirements, Serginho and Little Oscar have not been selected for the training list. According to the schedule, the national team will challenge Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home on March 20 and March 25 respectively. Why is the naturalization process of Serginho and Little Oscar so slow? Is it stuck at which link? Is it because the interests cannot be balanced on all sides? Why can Indonesia, the opponent in the same group as the national team, quickly naturalize? If the national team loses both matches in March, what is the point of such naturalization? What do you think is…

In a friendly match between Guoan and Yatai, the outstanding performance of new signing Serginho has drawn widespread attention from fans. This player, who is about to complete his naturalization process, not only demonstrated excellent offensive and defensive capabilities in the game but also provided Chinese football with hope for solving the long-standing problem at the holding midfielder position! In this match against his former club Yatai, Serginho's performance can be described as perfect. He showcased his strong organizational skills and defensive awareness on the field, effectively stifling the opponent's attacks while quickly organizing counterattacks. Such an all-round holding midfielder is exactly what the national team urgently needs at present. It is worth noting that Serginho's naturalization process has entered its final stage. According to the current progress, he is likely to represent the national team in the crucial match against Saudi Arabia in March this year. This news is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the national team coach Ivanković. Looking back, the national team has always had a weakness at the single holding midfielder position. Coach Ivanković has tried out several players, but the results have been unsatisfactory. Gao Tianyi, a Shanghai Shenhua player, is a typical example. After making a low-level mistake in the match against Thailand, he never got another chance to be heavily relied upon. Although Wang Shangyuan performed relatively stable in this position, his contributions in the attacking end were somewhat lacking. It is precisely against this backdrop that the arrival of Serginho becomes particularly important. After the end of last season, he…

Recently, in order to test the results of this period, the new coach of Guoan, Setien, specially arranged a friendly match against Yatai. The biggest highlight of this game was Serginho's first appearance in the team's jersey against his former club Yatai. Serginho performed outstandingly in the game, playing an indispensable role in both attack and defense. In the end, Serginho's debut for Guoan exploded, leading the team to defeat Yatai away. Serginho's explosion in his debut for Guoan has made many Chinese football fans very pleased. Because Serginho's naturalization is already in countdown. If there are no unexpected events, Serginho will play for the national team as a new naturalized player when the national team plays Saudi Arabia away in March. This is a great help for the national team coach Ivankovic. As we all know, in the tactical system formulated by Ivankovic for the national team, there has always been a lack of a single defensive midfielder who can attack and defend well. For this reason, Ivankovic once examined many national team candidates at this position. Among them, Gao Tianyi from Shenhua lost the trust of old coach Ivan after making a low-level mistake in the national team's home game against Thailand, and he has never been selected for the national team again. The single defensive midfielder position of the national team mainly relies on Wang Shangyuan. Wang Shangyuan's overall performance as the main single defensive midfielder of the national team is quite good, with impeccable defense and slightly lacking offense. Therefore, Ivankovic is particularly eager for Serginho…