Ivan explained that the reason for the early replacement of Li Yuanyi and Xie Pengfei in the last match was because these two players actually took on the task of 1.5 backs. They need to not only press aggressively in attack, but also withdraw to the backfield in time in defense, thus consuming more physical energy.
Ivan fully recognized the performance of Xie Pengfei and Fernando in the match against Singapore. Ivan mentioned in an interview: "Xie Pengfei, Wei Shihao and Fernando are all excellent attacking players ......", which means that Xie Pengfei and Fernando will take up two positions among the four midfielders of the national soccer team in the match against Singapore. Gao Tianyi, who wears an undershirt representing the starters, will most likely replace Wang Shangyuan in the back position, while the other midfielder will be produced between Li Yuanyi and Wei Shihao.
Even if fans have different opinions, Wu Lei remains indispensable in the current national team. Up front, Wu Lei, who scored two goals, will continue to start. Zhang Yuning's form has dipped in previous matches, but his excellent defensive ability and skill in holding the ball on his back is exactly what Ivan craves for. There will be no changes to the two players in the forward line due to the poor play of substitute Ackerson.
The national soccer team is expected to host Singapore:
Goalkeeper: Yan Junling:
Defenders: Gao Junyi, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Guangtai, Liu Yang;
Midfield: Gao Tianyi, Xie Pengfei, Fernando, Li Yuanyi (Wei Shihao);
Forwards: Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning.
