Alan, with his amazing footwork and precise insight into the goal, has repeatedly delivered winning goals for the team in key duels; Jiang Guangtai, as the solid wall of the backline, has made the opponents fearful of his solid defensive style and excellent physical quality; and Fernando has become a lethal weapon for the team's offense with his sharp breakthroughs and precise passes. Therefore, unless they suffer from injuries or unforeseen obstacles, these three stars return to the national team's new training list, almost can be said to be the nail in the coffin.
However, against an opponent like the Bahrain men's soccer team, the fine-tuning of the national team's squad is equally crucial. Xie Wen is suspended for accumulating two yellow cards, which is undoubtedly a challenge for Ivan's coaching team. Xie Wen's ability to attack with the ball and return quickly to defense is crucial in the team, and it is imperative to fill his shoes. If Coach Ivan can put aside his past mistakes and rectify them by reintroducing Shenhua's veteran Yu Hanchao, it might be a wise choice considering Xie Wen's suspension and Cao Yongjing's injury.
For local players, three players, Wei Zhen, Wang Haijian and Liu Dangzuo, may be absent from the new national football training list. Wei Zhen has won the hearts of the fans with his tireless efforts, but his frequent mistakes in matches and unsatisfactory performances in key tournaments make him look out of his depth in the fierce competition of the national team. Although Wang Haijian is young and has potential, his mistakes in important tournaments make it difficult for him to carry the load. Liu Dengzuo, due to his long stint as a substitute in the national team and his age, may have reached the point where he has given way to the likes of young goalkeepers Bao Yaxiong and Han Jiaqi.
Looking ahead, the defense of the national football team is expected to be centered on Gao Junyi, Jiang Guangtai, Zhu Chenjie and Li Lei; the midfield will be centered around Li Yuanyi, Wang Shangyuan and Wei Shihao; and the front field will be led by Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning and Fernando. It remains unknown, then, how Coach Ivan will finalize the final national team training list.
