Zhao Zhen pointed out that the decision-making process of our Football Association is suspicious. Looking back at history, after Gao Hongbo left, Lippi took over the baton quickly and the whole process did not extend too much. However, he questioned why it took three months to change the manager. Following Ivan's wrong choice, Zhao Zhen emphasized that the FA should avoid repeating the same mistake, i.e., it should not give up the chance of World Cup qualifiers too early. With Asian teams competing for 8.5 World Cup qualifying spots, the national soccer team should cherish every opportunity.
Zhao Zhen believes that Antonio's coaching career may be limited to just two matches, and that there is an urgent need for the FA to quickly find a suitable successor to avoid further delays. Although some fans have suggested using this opportunity to activate more U21 players to pave the way for the future, Zhao Zhen emphasized that the most crucial task at this stage is still to make every effort to advance to the World Cup, and that the soccer association should not lightly give up the precious opportunity to participate in the World Cup.
