Chengdu will be in the spotlight on the evening of September 12, when the Chinese men's soccer team will start a warm-up match against Syria, with the match time scheduled for 19.35 hours. Coach Jankovic has already revealed that he will implement a big rotation of his squad, prioritizing players in better form, which could make the national team's starting lineup flip-flop. The absence of Li Shuai, Lin Liangming and Gao Junyi will undoubtedly add suspense to the match, while also heralding personnel changes in the team's three lines, adding color to the game.
Looking back at the last match against Malaysia, the national football team's three-guard formation did not work as expected. Facing the better Syria, it is expected that the national football team will return to the four-guard formation. The goalkeeper position and Yan Junling's performance has become the focus of this game may be the opportunity for Wang Dalei to prove himself. In fact, Wang Dalei's performance in the international arena has been remarkable, and his experience in the Asian Cup is a plus.
On the defensive end, with the absence of Gao Junyi and the senior Zhang Linlian likely not to start, Jiang Guangtai is expected to continue to start, partnering Wei Zhen at center back. Li Lei and Wang Shenchao will occupy the left and right back positions respectively. In the midfield, Wu Xi may not start, and Wang Shangyuan and Xu Xin are expected to partner with him after their impressive performances in the substitute matches. Chen Pu and Xie Pengfei are expected to start, and Wu Lei and Barton in the front line will also fight for the chance to play.
Overall, the national football team should focus on starting more dynamic players, especially in the midfield. Xie Pengfei's performance in the last game deserves recognition, while Chen Pu and Barton's hustle and bustle is also commendable. In the center back, Wei Zhen's youthfulness is a clear advantage, and the side back options are relatively limited. We expect this team to come together as one and show determination in the pursuit of victory.
The expected starting lineup of the national football team: Wang Dalei; Li Lei, Wei Zhen, Jiang Guangtai, Wang Shenchao; Chen Pu, Wang Shangyuan, Xu Xin, Xie Pengfei; Barton, Wu Lei.
