As night falls on March 19, the Chinese men's football team set off on their journey to New Zealand to begin their preparations for the tournament, where they will play their first warm-up match against New Zealand on March 23 at 2:00 p.m. Beijing time, marking Jankovic's debut in charge of the national football team. It remains to be seen what kind of changes the new coach will bring to the young national soccer team.
Back-to-back wins in warm-up games
Since taking over the coaching whip of the national football team on March 1, Jankovic has led the team to complete two warm-up matches, and both ended in victory. March 13, the national football team in Meizhou and Hakka team to start the match, Wu Lei clever breakthroughs, Lin Liangming goal grabbing breakthroughs, the national football team in the first half of the 11:0 far ahead. In the second half, the national football team to examine the players, adjust the tactics, take the initiative to change, the two sides are in full swing, but the score did not rewrite, and finally the national football team to 1:0 small victory.
Yuexiu Mountain Race Course Showing Its Strength Again
On March 16th, the National Football Team moved to Guangzhou to face Shijiazhuang Kung Fu Team at Yuexiu Mountain Stadium. Wu Lei scored two goals, Sun Guowen contributed an assist, and Lin Liangming also made a contribution, and the national soccer team won 4:0.
Personnel adjustments in preparation for New Zealand
Compared to the initially announced list, the national soccer team has made adjustments in personnel. Ackerson left the team for medical reasons, while Jiang Guangtai, Ren Hang and Liu Yiming were unable to travel with the team to New Zealand due to injuries and will return to their respective clubs to prepare for the new Chinese Super League (CSL) season.
A new look to meet the challenge
The national football team plans to play two warm-up matches in New Zealand. Talking about the matches, Wu Lei said that the team should show a new style, do the details well and try to win in defense. After Yankovic joined the national football team, he put forward higher requirements on the team's discipline, technique and tactics, which he believes are the basic qualities of soccer players.
Attitude first, full commitment
Jankovic emphasized the attitude of the game and asked the players to give their best, whether it is a friendly or an official match, they should be treated equally. Such a requirement will also be reflected in the warm-up matches in New Zealand. Despite the fact that the national soccer team is ranked higher than their opponents, there is still a risk of losing if they don't give their best.
