Li Xiaopeng, who is in command of the national soccer team, has the task of building a new coaching staff. Current indications are that CFA technical director Krebs and his deputy Roy, plus fitness coach Lamb and physiotherapist Cotty, are expected to continue to play for the national soccer team. As for the selection of assistant coaches, Li Xiaopeng is interested in renewing his friendship with Pep, the former foreign coach of Shandong Taishan.
The CFA has already contacted Pep, and the two sides are consulting on the details. However, Pep is currently in Barcelona, the epidemic and other factors interfere with whether he can quickly in place before the national team assembly, is still an unknown. If Li Xiaopeng and this "old friend" successful team, will undoubtedly help him faster into the new role. At the same time, Krebs and other members of the coaching team in Li Tie's time to stay, will also provide support for the smooth transition of the national football team after the change of command.
Outside of the composition of the coaching team, another uncertainty for the national team is the stay and departure of some of the naturalized players. Recently, Aixon departed from Guangzhou to return to Brazil on vacation, where he took to social media to bid farewell to his fans and responded to his national team career, "I am a Chinese like everyone else, this is my country in my heart, and I will always be ready to play for the national team. As long as the national team needs me, I will not hesitate to go and give my best."
