With the injury of naturalized player Jiang Guangtai and the World Qualifier just around the corner, the national team's defense is under pressure. With a young and inexperienced lineup of defenders, the original tactical layout suffered a major blow. In the original plan, Jiang Guangtai will play alongside the new force, but the reality suddenly changed, Zhang Linpeng may return to the center back heavy responsibility. While this move could ease the void at wingback, it also makes the need for experienced veterans even more pressing. Jankovic is facing a difficult task of reorganizing and rotating his backline, and if the defense is not stable, the prospect of the World Qualifiers is worrying.
The national team assembled in Shenzhen to prepare for the game, but fans found Jiang Guangtai's name was not among the reports. Rumor has it that he will miss the November World Cup due to an injury, and the national team quickly drafted Xu Haofeng to fill the vacancy. Jiang Guangtai's absence as a pillar of the defense will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's defense. What's more worrying is that the team's layout has been completely disrupted. After Jiang Guangtai left the field, the existing defenders only Zhu Chenjie, Wu Shaocong, Xu Haofeng and Jiang Shenglong four young players to choose from, the largest Xu Haofeng was born in 1999.
Zhu Chenjie has a hint of World Cup qualifying experience, but the rest of the players are lacking in tournament honing. Yankovic's original plan to pair Jiang Guangtai with a younger player at center back is now a non-starter. If Zhang Linpeng moves to center back, the wingbacks will be stretched even further. Yankovic only has three wingbacks, Li Lei, Zhang Linpeng and Liu Yang, and if Zhang Linpeng changes, Liu Yang and Li Lei will be the only ones left. Should we take the risk of using atypical wingbacks such as Chen Pu and Liu Binbin? After Jiang Guangtai's injury, Jankovic needs to recruit veterans to stabilize the defense. Xu Haofeng, who is currently on active duty, is feared to affect the tactical layout. How to adjust the backline has become Yankovic's headache. If the defense line is not stable, the prospect of the World Cup is worrying.
The absence of Jiang Guangtai has made it difficult for other players to fill his shoes, and the pressure on the defense has increased. The inexperience of young players in big games is a big challenge for the national team. Despite Zhu Chenjie's experience in the World Cup, the rest of the players are making their debut in such an important game, so their psychological quality and athletic ability will be put to a higher test. With Jiang Guangtai leaving the field, the national team's backline is in dire need of adjustment. Jankovic originally planned for Jiang to partner with a younger player at center back, but reality has forced Zhang Linpeng to return to center back, limiting the options for wingbacks. Whether Liu Yang and Li Lei will be able to carry the load is a concern. How Yankovic adjusts the backline becomes a top priority. With the World Cup coming up, stability in the backline is crucial for the team.
Jankovic needs to choose each position carefully to ensure a solid and reliable defense. At a time when Jiang Guangtai is injured, the national team should consider bringing in veterans to strengthen its strength. Experienced players can play a key role at critical moments and help young players adapt to the rhythm of the game. At the same time, the national team can enhance the confidence and ability of young players through intensive training. Only through adequate preparation and adjustment can the team ensure stable performance in the coming matches. Jiang Guangtai's absence is a severe test for the national team's backline. The team will need to make quick adjustments to find suitable replacements, and Jankovic will need to think carefully about his choices for each position to ensure the stability of the defense. At the same time, the team needs to improve the strength and confidence of the young players through training and matches. In this way, the national team will be able to achieve the desired results. How do you think the national team should deal with this problem in the defense?
