The reaction of the fan base to Hou Yongyong's failure to make the national soccer team was particularly fierce. Many fans questioned, "Is the competitiveness of the Chinese Super League really beyond the Norwegian First Division? Why not give Hou Yongyong a stage to try out, even if it's just to try?" Another group of fans voiced: "If a player can score a dozen or so goals in the first division is worthy of playing for his country, then Hou Yongyong in the Norwegian first division performance is not even more can not be ignored?" These comments reflect the deep-seated doubts of the fans about the selection criteria of the national soccer team, especially in the current sluggish performance of the national soccer team, Ivan is overlooking the hidden potential of the overseas league?
Hou Yongyong's brand new rise has undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for Chinese soccer. His continued growth has also raised expectations for him to become a future stalwart of the national soccer team. Although he has yet to win Ivan's favor, if he can continue to burn with passion in the upcoming matches, he may be able to step into the national team in the near future. For Chinese soccer, which is in the doldrums, the emergence of naturalized players like Hou Yongyong may bring a ray of hope for the team and lead a breakthrough change.
