Recently, according to domestic media reports, the first major foreign aid for Guoan in the winter window has arrived, and it is Serginho. Serginho is a very capable player who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A. Later, Serginho caught the last train of the Super League's gold rush football and joined the Yatai team. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and this saying applies equally to Serginho. After joining Yatai, Serginho became the core of the team. Whenever Yatai was in a stalemate during the game, Serginho could step up immediately. The main reason Serginho has become a hot new signing for Guoan is that he will obtain naturalization qualifications this month. Guoan is preparing to naturalize Serginho, hoping that he can naturalize and play for the national team, which is something many fans look forward to. As we all know, the national team lacks people in the commander position. The national team once relied heavily on Wang Shangyuan in this position. After Wang Shangyuan took the starting position as the central midfielder, his overall performance was somewhat mediocre. Therefore, the national team coach Ivankovic hopes to make new discoveries in the central midfielder position. Then, Serginho, who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A, is worth looking forward to by fans. Previously, there was no significant progress in Serginho's naturalization to the national team, mainly because no Super League club was willing to pay. Now that Guoan is willing to pay for Serginho's naturalization, the Football Association and the national…

On January 2nd at noon, Beijing time, the 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Serginho posted a photo of himself on social media, announcing that he had set off to return to China. Notably, Serginho also excitedly displayed the bright red five-star flag, seemingly hinting that he is about to become naturalized and join the Chinese men's national football team. It is reported that Serginho departed from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and will transit through Doha, expected to arrive in Beijing at around 2:00 PM on the 3rd. Afterwards, he will head to Haikou to participate in the second phase of winter training with Beijing Guoan. Originally, Serginho planned to depart on the 4th, but as a candidate for naturalization, he needs to complete some necessary work procedures before joining the Guoan winter training, so he ultimately decided to leave two days earlier. It is worth noting that Serginho officially joined the Chinese league by signing with Changchun Yatai on January 24, 2020. If everything goes smoothly, theoretically, this Brazilian midfielder could complete his naturalization procedures as early as the 25th of this month. According to previous revelations from domestic media, the naturalization procedures for Serginho and another naturalization candidate, Oscar, are progressing very smoothly, with various relevant departments actively cooperating to help both players catch up with the 18th round of matches, rounds 7 and 8, starting in March. Born on March 15, 1995, Serginho plays as an attacking midfielder. Last season, as captain, he made 25 appearances for Yatai, contributing an impressive record of 8 goals and 8 assists. Serginho's technical characteristics…

Serginho Arrives in Haikou in January for National Football Team Training, 30-Man List Dominated by Newcomers Hey, fellow football fans, today we're going to talk about the national football team. Heard about it? The national team is training again, and this time, it's different! You say Hainan? Yes, that sunny, breezy tourist destination; the national team has actually chosen it as their training ground. Doesn't that sound refreshing? What else can you do in Hainan besides sunbathing? Well, you don't know this. The national team chose this place because of its subtropical climate, which is mild all year round, so the players don't have to suffer from the cold in winter, and they can adjust their state smoothly. Besides, the national team will face tough opponents like Saudi Arabia and Australia in March, so it's necessary to come here early to practice physical fitness and store energy! However, the highlight of this training is not just physical fitness. Our national team has always had a weak point in set pieces, which Coach Ivanković has seen and is anxious about. Therefore, one of the focuses of the training is set-piece training, which must be improved; otherwise, how can we deal with the key moments? What excites the fans even more is that newcomers dominate the training list this time. Although the experienced old faces of the national team are experienced, sometimes when they play, their fighting spirit and speed are not as good as the newcomers. This time, Ivanković has made up his mind to give newcomers more opportunities, and maybe…

As the year 2024 comes to a close, the Chinese national football team has recently released its annual summary on social media platforms. Statistics show that in this year, the national team participated in a total of 13 official matches, achieving a record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. Wu Lei became the top scorer for the national team, scoring 4 goals in 9 appearances. Bai Helamu and Zhang Yuning each scored two goals, ranking second, with a total of 7 players finding the net. Jiang Guangtai played in all 12 matches, undoubtedly making him the workhorse of the national team. This data proves that the national team has made gains in the past year, but there are also areas that need improvement. The World Cup qualifiers in March 2025 are about to kick off, which is the most important match for the national team to qualify for the USA, Canada, and Mexico World Cup. Currently, although the national team ranks at the bottom of the group, they still have a chance to directly qualify for the World Cup. Before the start of the competition, the national team also received two pieces of good news. According to reports from Australia, the main defender of the Australian national team, Souttar, will be out for a year due to an Achilles tendon rupture, which is undoubtedly a major blow to Australia and good news for the national team. According to related media reports, Souttar was injured while representing Sheffield United in the English Championship on Friday and is expected to…

Recently, Chinese national football team head coach Ivanković expressed great confidence in the team's ability to directly qualify for the World Cup finals during the top 18 matches. This has sparked discussions and attention from fans and media. Media analysis suggests that Ivanković's confidence stems from three reasons. First, the current atmosphere within the national team is very positive, with players having high morale. Second, on the leaderboard, we are only one point behind Australia, who are second in our group. Third, a significant number of naturalized players will be eligible to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! By next March, the number of naturalized players available for the national team could reach eight. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The forward line has the most naturalized players, totaling four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club in the Chinese Super League during the break, it is not impossible for him to return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are both considered potential national team members. As long as there is a national team training camp, they have a good chance of making the squad. Additionally, Oscar's naturalization process has already begun, and it is expected to yield positive results soon. After all, Oscar fully meets the naturalization criteria. In midfield, there are three naturalized players. Li Ke is an experienced…

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…

After entering the winter break, Beijing Guoan took a brief rest before starting the first phase of their winter training. During this period, they not only welcomed their new head coach, Setien, but also made moves to strengthen their squad. It is reported that Beijing Guoan has finalized the signing of midfielder ace Serginho, who is about to complete his naturalization procedures. Once Serginho joins, he will undoubtedly significantly enhance Beijing Guoan's midfield control and frontcourt attacking efficiency. And on December 30th, Beijing time, according to the domestic sports blogger "Steamed Koala_GuoAn," Beijing Guoan made another very wise decision by renewing the contract with their 33-year-old meritorious veteran, Zhang Xizhe. Why is it said that renewing Zhang Xizhe's contract is a very wise decision for Guoan? This has to do with Zhang Xizhe's personal technical characteristics. Zhang Xizhe plays as a midfielder and is known for his delicate footwork and precise passing ability, once hailed by Chinese fans as "De Bruyne of the CSL." In the key position of midfield offense, Zhang Xizhe can maintain possession with excellent ball control skills under high-intensity opposition, creating valuable space and time for the team's attack. His passes are as precise as a scalpel, whether it's short passes or long-range transfers, accurately finding the positions of his teammates to open up the offensive situation. In addition, Zhang Xizhe's set-piece skills are equally outstanding, whether it's corner kicks or free kicks, he can use his precise technique to create threats and win scoring opportunities for the team. Beyond his technical advantages, Zhang Xizhe's tactical…

Recently, the head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Ivanković, expressed great confidence in China's direct qualification for the World Cup finals in the top 18 matches. This has sparked discussions and attention from fans and media. Media analysis suggests that Ivanković's confidence stems from three reasons. First, the current atmosphere within the Chinese national team is very positive, with players having high morale. Second, on the leaderboard, we are only one point behind Australia, who are second in our group. Third, a large number of naturalized players will be able to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! Because by next March, there will be eight naturalized players available for the national team. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The front line has the most naturalized players, with a total of four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club during the break in the Chinese Super League, it is not ruled out that Ai Kesen could return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are still considered potential national team members. As long as the national team trains, both have a good chance of making the squad. Additionally, Oscar's naturalization process has already begun, and it is expected to yield positive results soon. After all, Oscar fully meets the naturalization criteria. In midfield, there are three naturalized players. Li Ke…