The Chinese Super League is on fire, and Shanghai Port is on a roll, leading the table with 53 points thanks to 51 goals and an impressive record of 16 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats, while they are also at the top of the goal scoring charts. The team not only has international players such as Wu Lei, Xu Xin and Zhang Linpeng, but also has strong tactical cooperation and team spirit. If the national soccer team can use this team as a base, the stage of the 2024 Asian Cup may witness their splendor.
Taking a closer look at Shanghai Port's lineup, on the forward line, Wu Lei plays alongside Liu Zhu Run. Liu Zhu Run has shone in the Asian Games and has now been promoted to the National Olympic Team, and his addition will undoubtedly energize the team. Coach Jankovic has focused on the integration of players from all age groups when building the national team, and Liu Zhuyun, a rising star, is worth keeping an eye on.
Xu Xin, the core of the midfield, is the lynchpin of Shanghai Port, while Baitijiang's outstanding performance should not be ignored. If Baitijiang can join the national team, it will undoubtedly improve the control of the midfield. On the defensive side, Wei Zhen, Jiang Guangtai and other strong players are also from the international camp. If the introduction of Zhu Chenjie and other powerful players, the national football team will be like a tiger with wings.
If the national football team takes a page from Shanghai Port's lineup, the addition of young players such as Wu Shaocong and Zhu Chengjie will strengthen the defense. The defensive strength of Jiang Shenglong and Huang Ruifeng will also help the national team. In the midfield, Tao Qianglong, Xie Pengfei and other power players are performing well. On the offensive side, the addition of naturalized players Eckerson, Alan and Luo Guofu will significantly improve the attacking power of the national football team.
The strength of the Chinese men's soccer team on the offensive line is also not to be underestimated. Powerful players such as Wu Lei and Zhang Yuning, as well as a host of strong players such as Lin Liangming and Wang Ziming, will bring firepower to support the national team.
To sum up, if the national team takes Shanghai Port as a blueprint and strengthens its squad, especially by bringing in veterans and naturalized players in the midfield and backfield, the Asian Cup trophy may be just around the corner. At the same time, we do not forget to train young players, especially those in the 1999 age group, to sharpen their skills on the stage of the Asian Games. The future of the national soccer team deserves our full expectation.
