The national football team will face a complete squad renewal for the upcoming Top 18 tournament in order to rejuvenate the team. Coach Ivankovic and Captain Zheng Zhi have been attending frequent Chinese Super League matches lately in preparation for the upcoming 18-team tournament. This preliminary list contains 55 players and although there may be some adjustments, the overall framework will not change much. Young players such as
Hu Hu Huotao (township in Anhui)
's rapid rise to prominence and the release of Tao Qianglong's talent bodes well for the national soccer team's increased reliance on young power.
Hu Hu Huotao, a youngster from Chengdu's Rongcheng, has earned a spot on the national team after just five games, and his game temperament and hustle are well recognized by Coach Ivankovic. Despite a three-week break due to injury, he still has plenty of time to recover and is expected to show himself in the 18-team tournament. As for the goalkeeper position, Han Jiaqi's selection marks the renewal of the goalkeeper position, ending the decade-long guardianship of Wang Dalei and Yan Junling.
Tao Qianglong, as a representative of young players, is expected to have the ability to carry and break through. Due to Wei Shihao's suspension, Tao Qianglong is expected to take his place. The inclusion of young players such as Wang Haijian and Budu Meat Suli also shows the national soccer team's trust and expectation of young players.
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National Football League Round of 18
The goal is to get the tournament off to a good start by getting at least a point at home in the first match against Saudi Arabia. Playing younger players and borrowing tactics from the match against South Korea may be a good option for the national soccer team. In addition, veteran players such as Wu Xi and Zhang Linpeng may gradually fade out of the national team, and a younger lineup will be the trend for the future.
There is a lot of controversy over whether Wei Shihao should be given another chance. Although he hasn't had too many representative performances in his career with the national soccer team, considering his technical ability and the needs of the team, whether to give him another chance needs to be considered by the coaching staff and management. As for the naturalized players, Alan's return to form is expected to provide a stable source of scoring for the national football team.
Overall, the 18-team tournament for the national soccer team will be a crucial moment for the team's renewal, as the rise of young players and the exit of veterans will have a profound impact on the future of the national soccer team. At the same time, the coaching staff will need to find a balance between maintaining team stability and nurturing young forces in order to achieve the desired results in the tournament.
