On March 9, the Chinese men's soccer team in Haikou played a crucial warm-up match against the mixed
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The match ended in a 1-1 draw, ending the myth of their previous winning streak in warm-up matches. Two key messages revealed in the match were that the
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In the first half and the second half of the three center back formation, this formation may become the preferred choice for the match against Saudi Arabia; Secondly, captain Wu Xi is suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards.
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No suitable replacement has yet been found.
three-back formation becomes
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training session
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Arranged three warm-up matches, respectively on the 9th, 12th and 15th. 9 and Yatai team match ended in a draw, but considering the Chinese team in the early stage of the main physical reserves, the results of the game does not have too much reference value.
It is worth noting that the preparation for the new season
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Nor did they go all out, with a number of starters absent and the team mainly made up of replacements and trial players. Previously, Ateneo's head coach Chen Yang had been
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The assistant coaches are very serious about this warm-up.
Goals were scored in both the first and second halves, and a glimpse of the two different starting lineups fielded by China's
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Favored the three center-back formation. China's backline consisted of Yuko Dabao, Zhu Chenjie and Liu Yang in the first half, while Zhu Chenjie, Zheng Zheng and Zhang Linpeng held down the fort in the second half.
Zhu Chenjie, who started both halves, will be the starter, and has been recognized by the coaching staff for his excellent performance in training recently. In addition to Zhu Chenjie and Zhang Linpeng, Jiang Guangtai is expected to occupy the third starting center back position, and there is not much suspense in the selection.
It is worth mentioning that previously
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The 4231 formation was used against both Japan and Vietnam, but the defensive effect was not ideal. The change to a three-guard formation can be seen as a tactical adjustment by head coach Li Xiaopeng to the problems of the first two group games. However, the actual effect of how to deal with the rapid impact of the Saudi Arabia team, still need to be tested in practice.
Who can fill in for Wu Xi in his absence
In the game against Vietnam.
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Captain Wu Xi lost his chance to play against Saudi Arabia after accumulating yellow cards. Wu Xi, as the core of the team's midfield, the impact of his absence on the team should not be underestimated. In the Top 40 to Top 12 matches, Wu Xi played almost every match and was one of the longest players in the team.
Li Xiaopeng takes over
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After, Wu Xi still serve as the core role of the midfield, in addition to the back, but also by Li Xiaopeng pushed to the front position, play its offensive organization and long-distance shooting ability. In Wu Xi's absence, replacing his position has become a major problem.
From recent games and training, Li Xiaopeng is used to a three-midfield configuration of double back + single front. In the absence of Wu Xi, Xu Xin is expected to occupy a starting back position, and Dai Weijun may also continue to start. As for the other back position, there is no clear candidate yet.
Veteran Artemisia Junmin is experienced but not physically dominant, and Stanley Wang had a poor performance in the China-Japan match. Also.
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There are also options such as Ji Zhongguo, Jin Jingdao, Gao Tianyi, Liao Lisheng and Yan Dinghao. However, Gao Tianyi, Liao Lisheng, Yan Dinghao and others lack experience in big games, so I am afraid it is not a wise move to force them to the front. Ji Zhongguo and Jin Jingdao both played in the first round of the tournament, and the replacement for Wu Xi may have to come from among them.
Jin Jingdao made his debut against Yatai on the 9th, partnering with Liao Lisheng, while Chi Zhongguo, Artemisia Junmin, Wu Xi and Xu Xin did not play. The candidate to replace Wu Xi needs to be further observed.
