On December 16th, the Chinese men's football team assembled and set off on their journey the following day, and on the 17th, they went to West Asia to start intense training and preparation. Yankovic's coaching team is looking forward to the Asian Cup, citing the national soccer team's 2-1 victory over Thailand in the qualifying round as a sign that the team is in competitive shape. Despite the setback in the 0-3 defeat against South Korea, the players won praise for their will to fight. Jankovic even openly stated in front of the media that the team is steadily moving forward and has a promising future.
The drums are about to beat for the Asian Cup in early 2024. Our soccer team will face the challenges of Qatar, Tajikistan and Lebanon. Although Lebanon is ranked fourth and Tajikistan is ranked third, the three teams are equally strong. The technical and tactical advantages and disadvantages will be the key to decide the victory or defeat.
In the team's lineup, Wei Shihao is undoubtedly the leader on the offensive end. Whether it's the national team, Chinese Super League or AFC Champions League, Wei Shihao's performance has been in the limelight. 1997-born Lin Liangming and Zhang Yuning are also excellent players in Yankovic's eyes. The addition of Huang Zichang and Zhong Yihao has added new vigor to the team. They are expected to help the team in the World Qualifier next March. The tactical coordination of the players will be key in the Asian Cup matches.
Under the guidance of Jankovic, the Chinese men's soccer team has renewed its spirit. The fighting spirit and technical and tactical level on the pitch have been recognized by the fans. Yankovic's strict training and high-intensity confrontational training have been very helpful to improve the team's strength. His international vision is of great significance to the development of Chinese soccer.
On the defensive end, the national soccer team excelled. Liu Yang not only shined at the Asian Games, but was also a stalwart of the national team. Overseas player Wu Shaocong, along with defenders such as Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong, form a solid defense. Despite the presence of veteran Wu Xi in the midfield, the rise of young player Dai Wei Jun is expected. Mid-generation players such as Xie Pengfei and Wang Qiuming have also been recognized by Jankovic's coaching staff for their outstanding performances in the domestic league.
In order to better prepare for the Asian Cup, the team will leave for West Asia on December 17 for three to four quality warm-up matches. Currently, the warm-up matches with the Omani men's soccer team have been confirmed. The strength of Oman should not be underestimated, and is similar to or even better than Qatar and Lebanon. We are looking forward to the national soccer team under the leadership of Jankovic to win all three matches in the Asian Cup and advance to the next round as the first in the group.
