Have you noticed that since Jankovic took charge of the coaching staff, the national football team, although incorporating fresh blood, but still retained a few over 30 years old "old guns". Whenever this move is mentioned, there are always people who refute it harshly, claiming that there is a lack of successors. Can their former youthfulness now help the national soccer team advance to the World Cup? Will they still be able to maintain their form? In fact, there is no shortage of budding stars in the national team, so some people dare to suggest that these three veterans should take the initiative to step down from the national team!
I've often been perplexed by the fact that whenever the coach of the National Football League changes hands, he always favors players who are entering their prime. These players certainly had a brilliant, however? If that were true, the national soccer team would have already made the trip to the World Cup. But why not give young players the opportunity to continue to show? At this point, there are always people who argue that there is a lack of successors. However, let's not forget the frequent injuries to Jiang Guang, the performance of the newly promoted national footballer Jiang Shenglong is remarkable. He is not inferior to his predecessors and can even be unique among international players.
First up is Zhang Linying, a 34 year old veteran who is about to enter the gates of 35 years old. There is no denying that Zhang Linying has dedicated countless hours to the national soccer team. His mental outlook is commendable, and his fighting spirit on the pitch has never waned. However, it has to be admitted that Zhang Linying's athleticism has been declining year after year. Often, we can only rely on rough fouls to block the opponent, which undoubtedly planted a time bomb in the back line of the national soccer team.
Next is the frontcourt killer Tan Long. I can't for the life of me figure out how Tan Long has been favored by Jankovic. In the past, there seemed to be no place for Tan Long in the national soccer team. Now, at the age of 35, he is a starter. Does Tan Long really have the ability to "age well"? Although he is tall, he is not as strong and fast as the younger players, and his running is quite mediocre. I can't figure out what Yankovic sees in Tan Long.
The third is midfield back Wu Xi. Since the departure of Zheng Zhi, Artemisia Artemisia, Zhang Xunzhe and other core players, Wu Xi's performance has become more and more bleak, and his presence on the pitch has become weaker and weaker. Although he is the captain of the team, he often fails to find his shadow in both offense and defense. Similar to Zhang Linying, they are doing their best, but their ability and form have seriously declined, and they do almost nothing on the pitch. Should we keep them or send them away?
Talking about a successor, do they really need one? I don't really think so. Some may argue that they have a wealth of experience. However, what exactly is the value of that experience? Is it just the experience of losing games? Giving young players a chance may bring unexpected surprises. Look at Jiang Shenglong, a young player who is energetic on the pitch, or at least has an advantage in terms of running distance. Look at Wang Shangyuan, Wei Shihao, Xie Pengfei, and other players who have been overlooked, and they are actually doing quite well.
