Although Wu Lei has recently taken a break from the national team scene due to injury and missed two key World Cup qualifiers, he has now been reborn with fire and is back in eye-catching form. This is undoubtedly encouraging news for his home team Shanghai Harbor.
However, for Shanghai Seaport's manager Muscat, Wu Lei's return to form is not the primary concern, compared to Chinese men's soccer coach Ivan's mood seems to be more comfortable. As we all know, Wu Lei, the leading striker of the national football team, has been favored by Ivan. In the green field, whether it is a swift and fast counterattack or a solid positional battle, Wu Lei can always rely on the sharp judgment and insight, quickly capture the opponent's defense of the cracks, accurate appearance in the most threatening scoring point. His unique ability not only creates countless opportunities for himself to shoot, but also broadens the attack channels for his teammates, greatly enriching the team's tactical layout.
Of course, Wu Lei's creativity and ability to capture chances in front of the field are also among the best in the national soccer team. From long-distance shooting to grabbing the point in the penalty area, and then header to break the goal, Wu Lei's shooting skills and judgment are impressive. It is reported that Wu Lei topped the 2024 World Scorers List released by the International Federation of Soccer History and Statistics with an impressive 35 goals, which is undoubtedly the highest praise for his outstanding performance. Therefore, Wu Lei's return to top form so quickly is undoubtedly a great encouragement to the national soccer team, and Ivan is heartily happy about it. In the upcoming round of 18 matches against West Asian rivals Bahrain, the chances of victory for the national soccer team will undoubtedly increase dramatically with the addition of the in-form Wu Lei.
