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Following the transfer of the World Qualifier home to the UAE, a series of changes have triggered a chain effect like dominoes. First, there was
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The change in the schedule of matches was immediately followed by a change in the Syrian side's attitude to any favorable
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of the course adjustment expressed strong opposition, and for a while, the national media called for Syria to be given a taste of defeat. However, for
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In terms of that, the Philippines in front of him is perhaps the biggest challenge he has faced in his coaching career.
Earlier, Syria released a statement on social media objecting to the restructuring of the remaining Group A fixtures on the grounds that it could favor China. The Syrian Football Federation (SFF) then staged a jaw-dropping maneuver by releasing the new schedule on its own without the AFC's consent.
In this regard, the commentator famous Han Qiaosheng flirted with the statement of the Syrian Football Association some "stand and talk without waist pain", but excessive ambition is indeed a loss of style. He hopes
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Can show positive attitude in the game. Renowned journalist Xiao Blush also said that it is useless to talk without practicing, and they should be shown the power of Chinese soccer with practical actions at the Sharjah Stadium.
If Syria lost so easily, why did Italian-born coach Lippi resign over a draw and a loss against Syria previously? Nowadays, Li Tie's hand of cards has no advantage over Lippi's time, but instead, due to the retirement of veterans and the rise of young players, the
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The overall strength of the program has slipped.
The question then arises as to whether such
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Is there an advantage against the Philippines? As seen in the game against Guam, the current
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Whether it is individual technology or overall tactics, have not reached the expected effect, so much so that Li Tie had to urgently draft Tan Long, Ji Xiang and Liu Binbin. It is quite difficult to break the monopoly of naturalized players in the Philippine territory.
A second question arises if
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A draw with the Philippines would leave the right to qualify for the group dependent on the performance of the other teams; a loss would
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It's likely that they've already lost their chance to qualify, and in this demoralized state, it's even more difficult to beat Syria in a blowout.
Unless the Football Association is willing to back up local coach Li Tie, this trip to Dubai could be the end of his coaching career.
