In recent years, everyone says that our Chinese soccer lacks good midfielders, especially organizational midfielders, who can help the team create scoring chances. So our FA and clubs also tried to find ways to naturalize Golat, and even thought about naturalizing Teixeira. However, contrary to expectations, due to Evergrande's operational errors, although Golat was granted Chinese citizenship, he needed to recalculate his time in China. As a result, Golat couldn't wait any longer and left, returning to Brazil. And to return to Brazil. In addition, the time has finally come for Teixeira. The golden dollar era of the Chinese Super League is over, Jiangsu Suning disbanded, and no team is willing to take over.
What should our national soccer team's midfield do without foreigners? For quite a long time, the national soccer team was unable to create scoring chances in Asian competitions through the midfield organization. However, Li Tie, the head coach of the national soccer team, found someone who let him play as the core of the midfield. That person is Zhang Xizhe, the midfielder of Beijing Guoan.
As we all know, Zhang Xizhe used to be one of the four swans of the national soccer team. He played in the organization midfield. However, with the rise of the Chinese Super League's Golden Dollar Era, many big-name foreigners came to Beijing Guoan's team, and Augusto and Bieira came to the midfield, so Zhang Xizhe no longer organizes, and he is more responsible for the tandem. Although Zhang Xizhe played well, the national team does not need a midfielder who can only tandem. Therefore, when Zhang Xizhe arrived at the national team, he had to take on more responsibilities, such as holding the ball and organizing. Obviously, Zhang Xizhe was also a bit uncomfortable, even though Li Tie gave him the No. 10 jersey at the time. Satisfied with his intentions.
However, with the end of the golden dollar era and the departure of big-name foreigners, Zhang Xizhe is getting used to his increasing responsibilities at Beijing Guoan. Everyone needs him to pass the ball and organize. Coupled with his age and experience, Zhang Xizhe plays a more reasonable and stable game. Sometimes, he even played the role of a foreigner.
For example, in the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Beijing Guoan faced Shanghai Shenhua, who is currently ranked second in the CSL. Only 13 minutes into the match, Shenhua took advantage of a counter-attack and foreigner Bassogo opened the door for Beijing Guoan. Being behind at the start of the home game, Beijing Guoan was under a lot of pressure.
However, Zhang Xizhe quickly stepped up. First, in the 27th minute of the game, Zhang Xizhe made a ball on the back of his foot outside and Kang Xiangyu crossed in the middle of the field. Fabio stopped the ball and turned it into the net. Beijing Guoan 1-1 Shanghai Shenhua! Zhang Xizhe plots the +1!
Then came the 36th minute of the game, Zhang Xizhe's pass from the right road landed accurately and Fabio grabbed a header, Beijing Guoan 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua! Another assist +1 for Zhang Xizhe.
The final score of this game was 2-1, as Beijing Guoan turned back the mighty Shanghai Shenhua at home. These two goals were built by Zhang Xizhe, who was the hero of the team. So the number 10 of our national soccer team is actually still very strong. At least he is good enough in the Chinese Super League, even comparable to foreigners. Of course, if you go back to the national soccer team, what role you can play in the Asian stadium, it needs to be proved through practice.
