The Chinese men's soccer team embarked on a flight to the United Arab Emirates on Dec. 18 to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup tournament!
Upon arrival at the airport, head coach Jankovic appeared extra cautious in the face of questions from the media, and he did not give specific targets for the national soccer team's performance in this Asian Cup.
Talking about the match, Jankovic confessed, "It's irresponsible to boast before the match, I never make grand wishes easily. The strength of our opponents should not be underestimated, and the 23-man roster they sent is their strongest lineup."
In the face of such a seemingly conservative coach, fans are inevitably a little upset. Numerous media predicted that the goal of the Chinese men's soccer team in the Asian Cup is to enter the top eight. This goal seems reasonable, the national football team does not seem to need to bear too much pressure.
However, Jankovic did not respond positively to this and instead embarrassed journalists and fans. He said, "My players will give their best to win the honor for our country. As the spirit shown in the last 36 matches, we will definitely perform well."
In fact, many fans have lost confidence in the Chinese men's soccer team and no longer even see it as a national soccer team. In their opinion, the Chinese men's soccer team and the Football Association Chen Xuyuan need to be reformed, the lack of youth training programs and the annual reliance on veterans only, which ultimately leads to the loss of fans.
Will the Chinese men's soccer team's trip to the UAE end in tragedy this time around in the Asian Cup?
The Football Association has not made a clear statement about the goals of the Asian Cup and seems to have full confidence in the Chinese men's soccer team. According to the schedule, on January 13, 2024, the first match of the group stage of the Asian Cup will be played between the Chinese men's football team and the Tajikistan men's football team, the opponents also include Lebanon and Qatar.
