Beijing time on March 13, Shenzhen became the focus of the Chinese men's football team preparation training is in full swing. In this tense atmosphere, striker Zhang Yuning accepted an in-depth interview with the media.
Speaking about the new head coach, Ivankovic, Zhang Yuning commented, "Overall, he is a spontaneous person who gave us more personal time and prepared us for training. Nowadays, the atmosphere of the team is more and more relaxed, and the ceremony of welcoming the newcomers has helped the new members to integrate quickly and strengthen the team cohesion."
Faced with 10 days of preparation, Zhang Yuning was blunt: "We have to quickly grasp the essence of the head coach's tactics and clarify our tactical objectives. Technically and tactically, the head coach emphasized the use of imagination and creativity to make our on-field performance more diverse."
During the press conference, the head coach emphasized the importance of confidence. In response to the recent match against Singapore, he called on his players to ignore their opponents, focus on their own performance, and boldly try various attacking strategies.
Zhang Yuning lamented after failing to make it out of the group stage of the Asian Cup, "This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the national team. But we need to quickly adjust our mindset to face different opponents and challenges and try to reach our goal."
Zhang Yuning, who has been a member of the national team for nine years, recalled his journey from a young teenager to a mid-career player, and said that he wants to set an example for young players. He emphasized that he will insist on giving his best, both on and off the field, and not forgetting his original intention.
