On July 1, Beijing time zone, the results of the grouping of the World Preliminary 12 were announced, and our national team will welcome the challenge of two international tournaments in September, respectively, on the road against the two strongest rivals in the group - Australia and Japan. For the current national team, the challenge of how to complete tactical changes in less than two months to improve defensive capabilities and, on top of that, increase the success rate of quick counter-attacks will be a direct test for head coach
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
The tactical wisdom of the
From breaking down dense defenses to the "swing for the fences" strategy
In the second phase of the group stage of the 40-team tournament, our team won all four matches and advanced smoothly. However, it should be noted that the overall strength of the opponents in the Top 40 is weak, and except for Syria, the other opponents are almost impossible to compete with the
national soccer team
Form a frontal counterbalance. On a tactical level.
national soccer team
The biggest problem that needs to be solved is how to crack the opponent's dense defense and take advantage of scoring opportunities. And on the defensive end, the
national soccer team
Hardly ever encountered a real test.
However, the situation could be reversed with the arrival of the Round of 12, where the five opponents in the group are notoriously strong, with none of them really weak.
national soccer team
The tactical focus may shift from cracking dense defenses to how to "set the bar". Especially in the two group games in September.
national soccer team
Will be on September 2 away against Australia, September 7 home to face Japan, the overall strength of the two teams are above our team, and is the World Cup regulars, experienced. Facing such two opponents, the defense counterattack may be the
national soccer team
The best option is to play good defense and make sure you don't concede, and if you "steal" two points in two games, it will be a major tactical victory.
How to complete the "tactical flip" in a short period of time, from active attack, cracking the dense defense, switching to solid defense, looking for counterattack opportunities, this will be the head coach of the
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
A test of tactical intelligence.
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
catcher (baseball etc)
national soccer team
Since then, has been around the 40 strong group stage preparation, tactical system and formation requirements are also set as the goal. But with the adjustment of the opponent, the original tactical system may not be suitable for the needs of the national team in the 12 strong match.
Returning to the double back becomes inevitable
The first thing that needs to be adjusted is the staffing at the back end.
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
catcher (baseball etc)
national soccer team
After that, it is committed to creating the 442 (4312) formation, which is also the most used starting formation of our national team in the group stage of the 40-team tournament. Compared to the previously commonly used 433 formation, the biggest problem with 442 is that
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
Chose a single back position, even if Wu Xi and Zhang Xizhe partner, Zhang Xizhe also mainly bear the task of offensive organization, clean up the periphery and intercept the task is given to Wu Xi.
Such tactics have looked out of reach against slightly stronger teams. In the match against the Philippines
national soccer team
In the first half, we were unable to open up the game, not only were we unable to break through the goal, but we were also nearly scored by the Philippine counterattack. The good thing is that in the second half
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
A timely change of formation, pulling Jin Jingdao back to the back position to partner with Wu Xi, strengthening the midfield interception and protection ability, only to ensure that the
national soccer team
A thrilling win in the end.
However, the battle between China and the Philippines has not been completely eliminated
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
Adherence to the single-back formation. In the match against Syria
national soccer team
Although the change to 433, but this 433 formation is still a single back configuration, Wu Xi alone as a back, Zhang Xizhe and Jin Jingdao in front of the left and right sides respectively as a center forward. Although our team eventually won over Syria, this midfield configuration is still not reassuring.
With the Big 12 tournament on the horizon, the defense has become
national soccer team
's top priority, a return to a two-back setup could become the
national soccer team
the only option. How the midfielders are deployed will be a major factor for the
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
The Challenge.
Lippi era
national soccer team
Three midfield basically use a back plus two control midfield configuration, in which the back is mainly responsible for defense, two control midfield Wu Xi and Artemisia Junmin in the midfield scheduling. But from
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
The 40 strong game of the military point of view, several purely defensive center forward, such as Li Ke, Ji Zhongguo, etc., to get a few opportunities to play, almost did not get reused. The next 12 games, whether to re-enable the defensive center forward, or choose to control the midfielder as a back, these need to coaching staff as soon as possible to give an answer, and through the warm-up test the effect of adjustment.
In addition to the midfield duo, the center back position is equally worrisome. Despite the limited tests of the Top 40, the center-back pairing of Jiang Guangtai and Zhang Linpeng still made elementary mistakes and led to a goal conceded in the China-Syria match. Such a defensive performance would have been almost unthinkable to carry over to the Round of 12 matches.
If the Top 40 is more of a test of the
national soccer team
The offensive ability of the team, then the performance of the defensive end will directly determine how far this team can go on the field of the 12. On the backline, the
national soccer team
Is there room for improvement or not? Is it possible to tap into the potential of the center back combination with the current personnel? These are all questions that need to be
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
Grab the research, complete the adjustments as soon as possible, and start the tactical grind early.
Sure.
national soccer team
of any tactical transition must be based on having people available, and in reality, for the
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
For that matter, the league can barely make a dent in the
national soccer team
Provide the necessary fresh blood. At present, the average age of this national team is more than 30 years old, is the whole of Asia within the scope of the "oldest" a national team. Compared to Japan, South Korea, Isha and many other Asian powerhouses have long evolved to the 95 generation "picking the beam", our team is now the backbone of the 89-91 wave of players, 93 years of Liu Binbin and Wu Xinghan this 40 strong match has just ushered in!
national soccer team
The debut was really poignant.
Warm-up scheduling becomes key
In this case, as soon as possible for
national soccer team
It becomes crucial to schedule a few valuable warm-up matches. Adjusting formations and examining the effectiveness of tactics through high-quality warm-ups is undoubtedly the most efficient means of doing so.
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
In an interview after the draw for the Round of 12, there was also a strong call for the
national soccer team
There is a need to organize a few high level international warm-up matches.
From the grouping
national soccer team
In the 12 strong match before the best can arrange 2-3 warm-up matches, opponents from East Asia, West Asia and Southeast Asia, in order to target the group of different opponents of the technical and tactical style. At present, the CFA is also actively preparing, with a view to determining the warm-up program as early as possible, do not rule out the start of the official training in August, the
national soccer team
The possibility of chartering another plane to fly abroad to warm up.
Despite being severely affected by the epidemic, it should be noted that several national teams still have the ability to compete with the
national soccer team
The potential for warm-ups, such as near-neighbors South Korea, are
national soccer team
Very good warm-up opponents. Previously China-Korea
women's soccer
Two home and away events were played at the Olympic Games, and outbreak control was better.
The first choice for a warm-up opponent in West Asia is undoubtedly the UAE, the
national soccer team
Previously to Sharjah for more than a month, the two sides match well, the UAE also need to find East Asian teams, simulating the tactical style of the South Korean team, this warm-up match is very likely to be successful.
In terms of Southeast Asian opponents, Thailand is undoubtedly the preferred choice, with its close flying distance from our country and the close relationship between the two soccer associations. If our country is unable to enter the country due to epidemic prevention and control, Thailand may even become the
national soccer team
of a potential home field.
