Beijing, January 1, 2023 --
Eastern Sports Daily News
As the bell rings on New Year's Day, there is heavy news: Shanghai Shenhua's veteran physical fitness coach, Brazilian Owen Wilk, will join the new China national soccer team coaching team to add to Li Xiaopeng's tactical layout in preparation for the upcoming fierce 12-team tournament.
According to Oriental Sports Daily, Owen Wilk has not only gained a new chapter in his personal growth, but has also received an olive branch from China's men's national soccer team at this wonderful time to welcome the new year. After completing his communication with Shenhua, the fitness coach has decided to join the national soccer team at the end of the season to assist Li Xiaopeng as an assistant coach.
It is reported that Coach Li Xiaopeng has been in Guangzhou recently to closely follow every matchup in the title contenders' group and meticulously evaluate the performance of the international players. At the same time, he had a meeting with Zheng Zhi, a double player and coach of the Guangzhou team. Although Zheng Zhi has not been included in the list of national soccer team for the time being, the possibility of joining the coaching team in the future still exists. According to the domestic media, if Zheng Zhi can join the national team coaching team, not only for his personal coaching career will be very beneficial, but also will help to manage the Guangzhou team players, and even promote the communication with the naturalized players.
Prior to this, the Beiqing Daily reported that the CFA has drawn up a list of candidates for assistant coaches based on Li Xiaopeng's proposal, which is huge. It is expected that after the New Year's Day, the Association will publish a training notice including the list of international players and assistant coaches. This list of candidates, mostly for different periods of international players, including many Li Xiaopeng in the national team teammates and assistants. The list also includes outstanding midfielders who have played with the national football team in the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Asian Cup. (Source: DD)
