Obviously, whenever the fans questioned, those international players recommended by the Chinese coaching team may not be able to fit 100% into the tactical concept of Ivanovic, which may also be mixed with personal emotions. This is something we need to keep an eye on. In fact, looking back to the two matches against Singapore in March, Ivankovic did face a tight time constraint in selecting players for the national team. Perhaps, the first assembly training of the national football team is largely based on the recommended list.
Ivankovic, who has been working in Asian football for a long time, has his finger on the pulse of Asian soccer. He is convinced that if Chinese players shine in the AFC Champions League, they will have the strength to compete in international tournaments, especially World Cup qualifiers. So if you look at some of the foreign players in Shandong Taishan's squad at the AFC Champions League, you can't rule out the possibility that they will be the next batch of Ivanovic's trust.
Personally, I have reservations about whether the players recommended by the Chinese coaching staff will be vetoed. After all, a victory for the national soccer team in the two matches against Singapore in March is not out of reach. Furthermore, it is inevitable that the new coach will need to ask for some favor from the FA at the beginning of his tenure. In addition, the official notice issued by the Football Association has made it clear that after the March tournament, the coaching team of the national team will be optimized and adjusted.
