Wu Lei returns to national team as China prepares for World Cup qualifiers, looks to future

Li Tie (1977-), footballer

The national team at the helm is preparing intensely for Qatar 2022 in Gusau

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The remaining four matches of the Asian qualifiers. As a Chinese player who has shown his strength in Europe's top five leagues, the "village college student"

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

Returning to his homeland after an 18-month absence, he will once again represent the

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Embark on the journey to the Intercontinental Tournament.

"We are aiming to go all out to make it to the Top 12, especially at home, and we are very confident of achieving our goal."

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

Confidence in the upcoming four group games.

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A record five naturalized players were called up for this training session.

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

said, "I'm really looking forward to playing alongside them, and at the national team I'm sure we'll work well together."

Self-reflection: always with the national football team

Despite the fact that Lee has been on the job for a long time.

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There have also been a number of intensive training sessions, but it is

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

first time participating, so it was both new and exciting for him. "Even though I had previously worked with

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Geographically far apart, but we've been 'together' mentally since the start of each set."

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

Says.

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

Revealed, "Director Li may have also said that I will be in the WeChat group of the national team for each training session, I know the team's arrangements, including the training arrangements, work and rest time and meal time, etc., I have been with the team. With these as a foundation, I believe that this time after returning can quickly enter the state."

Evaluating the skipper: Li Tie conveys confidence

present .

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

has participated in several of the team's training sessions, and he says the biggest thing he's learned during this time is that

Li Tie (1977-), footballer

Always conveying confidence to the players, "I feel that the team now has a very good atmosphere, very cohesive. Director Li has been conveying confidence to us in training and life, and the response I usually get from talking to my teammates is also one of confidence. We all feel that there is hope for this team, so I think the team is especially good now in terms of mentality and confidence."

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Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

It was also found that

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The training is now fast-paced. He said, "Director Li is very demanding about the tempo on the training ground, and this is my return after a year and a half

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The feeling is very strong in the area. With this high-paced training, we will definitely be able to adapt to the upcoming intercontinental competitions."

Discussing naturalization: looking forward to on-field rapport

Participation in the first phase of the Top 40 compared to the Lippi era

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Only Rico (Yennaris) and Eckerson (

Elkeson (name)

) Two naturalized players.

Li Tie (1977-), footballer

A total of five naturalized players were recruited this time. This is still the first time in the history of our men's national soccer team.

Such a change in the

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

The feeling is both familiar and unfamiliar. Familiar because he is a veteran of the national team; unfamiliar because there are many new faces in the national team, especially the five naturalized players, whose identities were still previously playing for the

China Super League (soccer league)

Sharon's outside help. In order to improve

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War record, they are operated by the relevant parties to participate in our nationality to become naturalized players, representing our national team.

"Having played each other as opponents before, this is the first time I've collaborated with some of the players as teammates in the national team."

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

sees no problem with the naturalized players' abilities, "They've played before in the

China Super League (soccer league)

Both have proved themselves and I don't see any problem at all working with naturalized players, we are both very capable players and when it comes to mutual understanding on the pitch we can all feel it and I'm really looking forward to it."

Looking ahead to the lineup: Expecting fan support

Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

It seems that he is in his best age and form, "He played in Europe in the first two years and when he came back, he also expected to bring something different to the national team. Now the 1989 age group of this group of players, are in the golden age and the best state, and naturalized players to participate in, for our team is the best opportunity (impact)

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Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer

He also thanked the fans in particular for their support: "Thank you very much for their care and encouragement.

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The team's competition many are in the early hours of Beijing time, but I know many fans stay up late to watch the competition. In addition, when I returned to the motherland, from getting off the plane to blocking the hotel, the whole tight and orderly epidemic prevention and control of the normalized system, let me feel that only we can do, deeply feel the strength of the motherland. I also saw many front-line staff are sticking to their posts and dedicating themselves to the epidemic prevention and control, thanks to their dedication. The World Preliminary Round 40 is about to start, we will definitely try to play a good competition and expect us to cheer for us!"

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