Since Jankovic took the helm of the national team, the topic of how to appropriately use naturalized players has become a hot topic of discussion among the media and fans. According to Beijing Youth Daily, the coach will soon announce the new national team training list, and the use of naturalized players will undoubtedly become the core topic of everyone's attention. However, according to the analysis of the current situation, it seems that Yankovic does not intend to rely too much on these naturalized players.
According to sources, there are only two naturalized players in Yankovic's upcoming list - Ekerson and Jiang Guangtai. In fact, these two naturalized players have previously performed well in the national team, while players such as Alan and Luo Guofu are difficult to return to the national team in a short period of time. Given that more than half a year has passed since the Asian Cup, from this point of view, the possibility of other naturalized players participating in the Asian Cup is minimal.
Jankovic has said since taking over that he will thoroughly research and rationalize the use of naturalized players, but it is clear that the coach is not basing his decisions solely on sound or reputation, but rather on the actual performance and form of the players to determine the roster.
In the Chinese Super League, Ackerson, who joined Chengdu Rongcheng, was in full attendance at the matches. Jiang Guangtai also maintained full attendance as a defender for Harbour. Judging from their performances, it was only logical that they were selected. Li Ke and Fernando were also potential candidates for Jankovic during this period, but given their fitness and injury problems, they did not have many chances to play in the league. It is speculated that it will be difficult for them to return to the national team in the short term.
As for Alan and Lok Kwok Foo, their presence makes fans expect a lot. Indeed, they possess excellent talent, but on the one hand, they are playing overseas and may not be able to integrate into the national team quickly; on the other hand, their personal thoughts. As of now, their interest in playing in China does not seem to be strong. Alan has always emphasized the importance of family, and Luo Guofu has even said that he will retire after this season. Obviously, their enthusiasm is not high. In this case, there is no need for the national team to draft them.
It is worth mentioning that after the soccer anti-corruption storm, the FA has undergone radical changes within the organization, but the FA must select a new leader to prepare for the follow-up work. As a result, there has been much speculation about the identity of the new head of the FA. According to media personality Ran Xiongfei, Song Kai and Zhang Jiasheng are expected to be the next president and secretary of the FA.
According to the analysis, Song Kai (Director of Liaoning Provincial Sports Bureau) will join the Football Association and is expected to become the President of the Association, in charge of the future soccer affairs. Meanwhile, Zhang Jiasheng (Director of the Hubei Provincial Sports Bureau) may take up the position of Party Secretary of the FA. There are many speculations about the choice of the FA chairman, but the combination of Song Kai and Zhang Jiasheng is more likely.
Ran Xiongfei noted that Song Kai was promoted thanks to his accomplishments in leading the Liaoning men's basketball team to three CBA titles during his time in Liaoning. But it also makes soccer fans uneasy. Did he really get promoted because of this? We have to wonder if he truly understands soccer?
