Before the war, the national football team had a record of two losses of two goals twice, but who expected in the first round of the 18-team tournament, the national football team suffered a 0-7 defeat in Japan, the battle became a watershed for the national football team.September 8, Japan Soccer Criticism Web conducted an in-depth analysis of this 7-0 victory, pointing out that the two major key factors leading to the collapse of the national football team.

First of all, Mori Boichi's tactical prediction is accurate, he not only accurately interpreted the tactical layout of the national football team, but also prepared for the response before the match. Mori predicted that Japan would adopt a solid defense and fast counterattack strategy, and accordingly arranged targeted tactics. The Japanese players have already carried out high-pressure stealing training before the match to ensure that they can quickly regain possession of the ball during counterattacks.

However, the head coach of the national soccer team, Ivankovic, has failed to be flexible on the field. He is still insisting on using the same tactical system as when he was coaching in Oman. Facing the powerful Japanese team, the national football team still insisted on the four-back formation, which led to a number of 5-on-4 situations shortly after the start of the match, and the backline of the national football players was under tremendous pressure. Until half-time 0-2 down, Ivankovic only adjusted the tactics, switching to five defenders, but at this time the players have lost control of their emotions, the Japanese team is constantly replaced by substitutes, such as Ito Junya in the substitution of the field after the solo three goals, Wang Dalei was wildly shot at seven goals, exposing the weakness of the national football goal line technology.

The national soccer team has selected a wide range of coaches, but how much energy does Ivankovic, born in 1954, devote to training, tactical design and on-field coaching when he can still take care of himself so intently at such an advanced age? Is it simply a matter of copying Oman's coaching model to the national soccer team? What changes can such a coach bring to the national soccer team?

Li Tie lost one game, Li Xiaopeng lost two, and Ivankovic, who was invited by the CFA, lost seven. With a younger coach, the national soccer team might have a new lease of life...

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