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The sudden relocation of the team's World Cup home to the UAE has sent waves like a tsunami. First, the team's schedule was adjusted, followed by fierce opposition from the Syrian side to the
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Favorable schedule adjustments have seen a flurry of calls in the national media to get tough on Syria, yet for the
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
For that matter, the Philippines in front of him is perhaps the biggest challenge of his coaching career.
Earlier, Syria released a statement on social media objecting to the rest of the Group A fixtures on the grounds that it could favor China. The Syrian Football Federation then made the shocking decision to ignore the AFC's stance and release the new fixtures on their own.
In this regard, commentator celebrity Han Qiaosheng said that this behavior of the Syrian Football Association is as if it is standing on the moral high ground and accusing others, but its complacency is a bit out of character. He hopes
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Can show a positive attitude in the game. Renowned journalist Xiao Blush also said that verbal attacks cannot hurt the opponent one bit. In Sharjah Stadium, the only way to beat the opponent is with strength.
If Syria was so easily defeated, why did Lippi resign in anger after the previous match against Syria? Now, Li Tie has no advantage in his hand compared to Lippi's time, but instead, due to the retirement of veteran players and the rise in the average age of the team, the
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The strength of the team has declined compared to the past.
In this way, the question arises:
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Does it dominate against the Philippines? From the game against Guam.
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Whether in the individual ability or overall tactics, have failed to meet expectations, so Li Tie had to urgently call Tan Long, Ji Xiang and Liu Binbin. To break through from the Philippines' "naturalization wave".
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The challenges are enormous.
Next, a second question surfaces: if
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A draw against the Philippines would leave the group dependent on the help of other teams to get out of the group; a loss would
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It is likely to have lost its chance to qualify, and in such a demoralized state, it will be even more difficult to achieve a come-from-behind victory over Syria.
Unless the FA is willing to pay for a local coach
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Provide full support, otherwise this trip to Dubai may be the last of his coaching career.
