One of the most widely recognized qualities and strengths of Chinese players in Serbian soccer is their spirit of obedience. Jankovic has previously shared this opinion in public, noting that he has spoken to numerous Serbian coaches who have coached in the country and is convinced that Chinese players excel in this area. The new coach of the Asian Games, Djurdjevic, is a compatriot introduced by Jankovic, and it is expected that his perception of obedience will be similar to that of his predecessor. Perhaps in their eyes, too much glamor and achievement may not be conducive for players to excel in obedience.
The idea of playing for your country is not Yankovic's first. Numerous successive national soccer coaches hold similar views, but this is actually a false assumption. Li Tie had communicated with the players to understand their wishes before delineating the list of international players, but soccer is not just a simple combination. Both Jankovic and Djurdjevic have faced outside controversy and questions about their experience and ability. Perhaps the Serbian coaching team chose to drop Wu Lei precisely to demonstrate their unique and innovative approach. The decision was challenging and risky, but the rewards were there along with the risks. Perhaps this time, the coaching team is looking for a crucial win for Chinese soccer and for themselves!
