With Qatar
World Cup
Asian qualifiers came to an end, Yu Dabao's figure accumulated in the field of play 5 times, however, with the diminishing opportunities to play, his goals and assists record appears to be quite rare. According to the "German turn" data, Yu Dabao has played 65 games for the Chinese team so far, a total of 19 goals.
Yu Dabao's decision to opt out of the national team was not an impulse. As he grew older, his appearances in the national team became erratic. On the eve of the final four rounds of the Qatar World Qualifiers, the
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Head coach Li Xiaopeng has hinted that the next game may be the last chance for some veterans to represent the national team, and he hopes that every player will cherish this opportunity. Although Li Xiaopeng did not explicitly point out, but many fans and insiders speculate that several veterans, including Yu Dabao, may gradually fade out of the national team after the current World Preliminary Round. This change is both the objective law, but also the inevitable needs of the team's renewal. For Yu Dabao's exit, both in
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Internally or in soccer circles, it was actually foreseen.
with the "retiring"
national soccer team
captain (old)
Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer
Likewise, Yu Dabao has had a long career and is a true
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Veterans and decorated players. Nonetheless, they all failed to lead their teams to the World Cup finals, leaving behind unfinished business. Yu Dabao's message on the social media platform not only expressed his regret, but also inspired the young players to work hard with his outstanding goals in the East Asian Cup.
It's worth noting that after Qatar's dreams of a World Cup final round were dashed, the
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The preparation task for this year's tournament is over, and head coach Li Xiaopeng's stay or departure has not yet been officially confirmed. The Chinese team that will participate in the upcoming East Asian Cup will be mainly composed of young players, and this unit will in a way be the new
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The prototype. From this perspective, Yu Dabao also seems to be interested in giving up his place in the national team to young players with potential.
