On June 16th and 20th, China's national soccer team will welcome Myanmar and Palestine. According to Oriental Sports Daily, Zhang Linpeng is expected to captain the national team.
Facing the double test of the World Cup qualifying round of 36 and the Asian Cup in the coming year, Coach Jankovic's priority is to prepare for the game. the international match days in June and September are also not to be underestimated. It is reported that after the team assembled, the coaching team did not give the players a rest, but directly launched an intensive two-day training. Thanks to the trip to New Zealand in March, the players have gained a deep understanding of Jankovic's tactical and disciplinary requirements, with discipline being one of the key points he emphasizes.
Stanley Wang, Li Lei, Gao Junyi, Wang Ziming, Wang Qiuming and other new recruits to join Jankovic's national team camp. It is worth noting that these "new faces" only learned of their selection when the FA announced the training list, which is different from the past. Usually, the coaching staff and the captain will communicate with the players before the training.
Zhang Linpeng is expected to be promoted to captain as injuries hit the team and Wu Xi is unable to play. Zhang Linpeng (b. 1989) is one of the most senior members of the player's age structure, the same age as Wang Dalei and Ackerson. Given Zhang's performance and experience in the national team, he is undoubtedly the right man for the job.
