The national team had 0 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws in the group stage of the Asian Cup before being knocked out of the tournament, and the team's actual performance was arguably the worst in the competition of all time. As a result, replacing Jankovic has become almost a certainty. When the national team returned home, Jankovic did not come back with them, but returned to his native Serbia to rest, from which you can also see the leadership's attitude towards him.
Sacking Jankovic wasn't difficult and he was hardly considered done (failing to reach the group stage of the Asian Cup), so not having to pay too much compensation to get out of his contract is good news for the FA. Considering that Jankovic only earns 1.2 million euros a year, it will be very difficult for the next coach to exceed that amount, so "just kidding" like Mourinho (sacked), Klopp (resigned voluntarily), Xavi (resigned voluntarily) is very unlikely to materialize, and can only be viewed as a joke, which is almost impossible.
The national soccer team still has the task of playing matches until March, in which the two World Qualification matches with Singapore are very crucial for us, and we must fight for six points with all our strength. If we don't take the previous match with Thailand, that match will be meaningless. Therefore, the next decision to select the coach must be quick and decisive, too much hesitation will only be unfavorable to the two sides to contact, but also the development of the national football team is the wrong choice. In this regard, who to choose to become a major concern and agonized by the leaders of the Football Association. It is understood that after landing in Qatar, Song Kai led personnel directly back to the headquarters base and began to discuss.
It is expected that the election of an interim head coach is more likely based on current trends and everyone's predictions. Therefore, selecting a local coach is an inevitable first choice. Since it is a temporary emergency, there is no need to be too picky, the key is to select a suitable coach as soon as possible to ensure the correctness of the tactical thinking. Zheng Zhi, who reportedly works with Jankovic's team, is a likely candidate. As a former national team captain, it would be an acceptable choice if he took up the coaching whip and continued to fight for the national team.
Firstly, Zheng Zhi has a wealth of experience and despite a dip in performance during his time with the national team, the amount of games he has played and how hard he has pushed himself has ensured his reliability in terms of professionalism. Secondly, Zheng Zhi received his coaching certificate after his retirement, which suits him nominally. He has a deep concern for the cause of Chinese soccer and is naturally very reliable. After all, he is full of confidence as the captain who has been on top of Asia with Evergrande and won the titles of Local Footballer of the Year and Asian Footballer of the Year.
Zheng Zhi has once again shown his "want to be good" mentality when it comes to his career in China. His children are learning and he himself is doing his best to excel in his new responsibilities, which is where his strengths lie. If he were to coach, both rigor and professionalism would be assured. The players will surely follow his deployment and organization.
However, Zheng Zhi's temper and lack of experience is a major issue. Previously, he had an argument with a fan on the sidelines and showed angry eyes, which became a classic scene. If Zheng Zhi does become a head coach, this better not happen. Zheng Zhi needs to control his emotions.
In addition to Zheng Zhi, Xie Hui, Yang Chen, Fan Zhiyi and some others have been mentioned as candidates for national team manager. Although they haven't made a statement yet, as players representing their country, they have a responsibility and mission, and if they are invited, they are likely to accept. However, these players are still very new as head coaches, and they still have a lot of room for development and value to be tapped, and a lot of missed opportunities. The national team, for its part, has a limited ability to withstand defeat, and after the defeat against Qatar, many are beginning to worry about a successful win against Singapore. This is not an unfounded worry, but a reality.
