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As time passes, it's already June, and China's new soccer coach, Jankovic, is finalizing the roster for the new national team and preparing for the two upcoming international A-level warm-up matches against Myanmar and Palestine at the end of June. These two warm-up matches are against mediocre opponents, which is the national football team's exploratory journey towards the World Cup and the Asian Cup, and also conforms to the FA's step-by-step approach to preparation. Naturalized players have always been the focus of attention, this time is no exception. It is widely believed that Ackerson and Jiang Guangtai are on the list, while Li Ke, Fernando, Luo Guofu and Alan may not be on the list. Even in the long run, it will be quite difficult for these four naturalized players to participate in the preseason.
Many fans of the 2002 golden generation of national football team still have deep feelings. In fact, in Chen Xuyuan and Li Tie's leadership, two or three years ago, the strength of the national football team can be called the most in the past decade, many fans even hope to surpass that brilliant national football team. However, the six naturalized players have encountered a lot of difficulties, the human factor is even worse. Under the suppression of the naturalization policy, the naturalized players are difficult to play together, and the World Cup dream was dashed again after a disastrous defeat in the 12-team tournament. Now, Chen Xuyuan and Li Tie are behind bars, Chinese soccer has fallen into an unprecedented trough, people generally do not hope for the future of the current national football team.
Among the national team's naturalized lineup, Eckerson has joined Chengdu Rongcheng and Jiang Guangtai has joined Shanghai Harbour. They have performed steadily in the new season of the Chinese Super League and were uncontested selections for the national team. Although Li Ke and Fernando are also playing in the CSL, both of them suffered serious injuries and their form is worrying. Li Ke, in particular, has suffered two serious injuries since 2021, making it difficult for him to get a start at Beijing Guoan. Fernando has not played for the national team since joining Chinese citizenship, and is as fragile as a glass man. Now transferred to Shandong Taishan, his help to the team is limited and his attitude has been criticized for half a year.
In contrast, fans are more concerned about the return of Alan and Luo Guofu. As a matter of fact, they are expected to make their comeback in the warm-up matches between Myanmar and Palestine, after all, the national football team badly needs their help during the preliminaries and the Asian Cup. It's worth mentioning that Alan and Lo Kok Fu are in good form with quite impressive performances in the Brazilian league. Luo Guofu in the Brazilian league has a record of success, it is amazing that the "bison" sword has not aged. In the last 12 strong tournament, the performance of Alan and Luo Guofu is obvious to all, they gave great efforts for the national football team.
However, the Beijing Youth Daily has come out with the unfortunate news that it is unlikely that Alan and Luo Guofu will represent the national team in the World Qualifiers and the Asian Cup. Firstly, the distance between Brazil and China is too great for them to return home and prepare for the tournament, and it is clear that they will not be able to be invited to the warm-up matches in June, September and October. Secondly, their participation will depend on their personal wishes. Alan has always prioritized his family, and Luo Guofu has publicly stated that he will retire after the Brazilian league. Therefore, the prospect of these two naturalized stars don't look promising for the national football team again. As a matter of fact, the scene of their injuries in the Round of 12 has become a thing of the past.
In the upcoming World Qualifier and Asian Cup, the national soccer team can only play steadily. Young players are not yet able to stand alone, the national soccer team has to rely on 34-year-old Ekerson to pick up the slack. During the Asian Cup, the national soccer team was in the same group with Qatar, Lebanon and Tajikistan, and had a better group stage. Qatar, as the host, Lebanon had entered the Top 12, and Tajikistan was the strongest team in the four grades, which seems to be a good strength, but it is a hidden danger. As for the preliminaries, even if there are 8.5 places in the Asian zone, the lack of naturalization of the national football team impact on the United States and Canada's chances are still slim.
