Song Kai, the first-time manager, had vowed to build an invincible national team during his tenure, and was determined to pursue the glory of the World Cup finals. The reality, however, was a different story. Investors are pulling out, clubs are disbanding as a matter of course, and players are losing faith in their country's ability to compete. They prefer to join a team with a steady paycheck and nothing more. Imagine the cohesion of a national team in such a situation.
However, there are two sides to everything, and six teams dropping out one after another is no exception. This provides a space for domestic outstanding coach Xie Hui to show his talent. According to sources, Xie Hui is expected to take over Yankovic's coaching whip and become the new head coach of the national soccer team, which undoubtedly brings a ray of hope for the national soccer team. As a domestic coach, Xie Hui has won international recognition for his pragmatic, rigorous style and broad vision of soccer tactics. In his debut season, he led Dalian, a team of almost exclusively Chinese players, to successful relegation, which fully proved his coaching ability. For him, the position of national team coach is the stage for him to prove himself and add bricks and mortar to the national soccer team's World Cup journey.
