Ivankovic's reference to "relatively normal athletic condition" is an important factor that cannot be ignored in soccer. Soccer is a team sport, and the condition of each player in the team has a direct impact on the overall performance. Wei Shihao missed a month's worth of matches due to his suspension, during which time he not only lost the opportunity to participate in official matches, but also found it difficult to maintain a high level of athleticism in training. For a player who relies on the rhythm and feel of the game to maintain his form, a long absence is obviously a major challenge. The reason why Ivankovic chose a player with more stable form is obviously to ensure that the team will play at its best in the upcoming matches. Therefore, it is understandable that he did not pick Wei Shihao this time.
In addition, Ivankovic's decision not to call up Wei Shihao also reflects the principle of fair competition in soccer. In the selection of the national team, each position needs to go through a fierce competition among many outstanding players. When some players are temporarily unable to reach their best form due to various factors, players in better form should naturally be given more chances. This form-based selection mechanism not only stimulates the sense of competition among players, but also helps to improve the level of the entire national team. For Wei Shihao, this failure to be selected is undoubtedly an incentive for him to train and compete harder, and strive to return to the national team as soon as possible.
To summarize, Ivankovic did not call up Wei Shihao this time, out of a combination of factors such as the player's state, the interests of the team and other factors, completely reasonable. This decision not only shows the excellent determination of the manager Ivan, but also improves the configuration of the national football team to a certain extent. Of course, as long as Wei Shihao performs well in the upcoming matches, he still has a chance to be selected for the national team in October.
