In an exclusive report from NorthJersey, FIFA's latest rule has sparked an uproar in the soccer world. The rule allows clubs to refuse national team call-ups for players during the non-international playing cycle, and gives clubs the right to refuse to release players even if they have been officially notified. This rule seems to have put heavy obstacles in the way of the core players of the Japanese women's soccer team participating in national team matches.
Japan's women's soccer team could not have made it to the World Cup without its nine top stars at top clubs in Europe and North America. However, if these clubs hold out, the Japanese team will face an embarrassing situation of having no stars available. The JFA has now confirmed that it will only be able to send one mixed women's soccer team to the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The confrontation strategy of the Japanese women's soccer team is very different from that of our women's soccer team. In this Asian Games, the main lineup of our women's soccer team is expected to play in full. If Coach Qingxia Shui dares to adjust the tactics, many players staying in the world will have the opportunity to show their strength. In this way, winning the championship is no longer a distant dream. If FIFA adheres to this rule, it is undoubtedly good news for our women's soccer team.
During the World Cup, Coach Shui Qingxia did not rely too much on young players such as Liu Yang. She preferred to use domestic veterans rather than overseas stars such as Shen Mengyu and Tang Jiali. Although Wang Frost made several substitute appearances, her impact on the team's strength was limited. However, for Japan, losing those nine study abroad superstars has almost paralyzed its core lineup, and the possibility of winning the Asian Cup is slim. We are expected to win the heavyweight gold medal at the Asian Games, which will be held on our home turf. If we succeed in reaching the top, the previous World Cup fiasco will be erased and Coach Keika Mizuho will remain at the helm of the women's soccer team.
