The first confusing decision was not to call up Shanghai Shenhua's superb winger Yu Hanchao up front. Hanchao is a bit old, 37 years old, but has outstanding individual ability, capable of passing, shooting, bursting and grabbing, and full of creativity up front. Last season, he won 9 goals for Shenhua, second only to main striker Malelai. In the FA Cup final, he scored a goal and became the savior of Shenhua's championship. Most importantly, although Hanchao is a bit old, he is more capable of running than the average youngster. "If there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure," said Ivankovic, "if Ivankovic can draft Hanchao into the national football team, the attacking power of the national football team in front of the field will be improved.
The second confusing decision was to drop Zhejiang's ace midfield warrior Li Tixiang. Although Li Tixiang is 34 years old this year, he has great physical fitness and top-notch individual ability. Especially as a midfielder, his comprehensive ability is very comprehensive. He can not only be a back who intercepts and steals, but also a front who organizes the attack. The most scarce thing in the current national team is a midfield warrior, who has both the offense and defense of Li Tixiang. Although Li Yuanyi was called up this time, Li Tixiang is clearly hotter, both in terms of individual ability and match experience. But inexplicably, Ivankovic still doesn't need Li Tixiang, just like Jankovic.
The preliminaries are about to start and the training list of the national soccer team cannot be changed. Perhaps Ivankovic has his own considerations. After all, it's hard for everyone to adjust. I just hope that Ivankovic can bring out a satisfactory national team.
