To the near future, the Chinese men's soccer team will usher in a new round of preparations for the climax, however, about the national football coaching candidates of the suspense is still not solved. Recently, a South Korean soccer coach stepped forward and volunteered to be the coach of the national football team, and gave a high evaluation to the "infinite charm" of Chinese soccer!
That coach is none other than Seo Jung Won, the Korean head coach of Chengdu Rongcheng. He has been at the helm of Rongcheng since late 2020 and has led the team to excellent results in the Super League. Last season, he even led the team to win the fifth place.
During the Chinese Super League break, Seo Jung-won returned to South Korea and enjoyed a leisurely vacation. Not long ago, in an interview with local media, he talked about his many views on Chinese soccer.
Since 2002, the Chinese men's soccer team has failed to appear in the World Cup, and as competition in the Asian soccer world becomes increasingly fierce, many fans worry that Chinese soccer is on the decline. However, Xu Zhengyuan holds a different view: "I think Chinese soccer holds great potential," he said in an interview, "In the team I coached, the strength of the players kept improving. From this perspective, I have full confidence in the future of Chinese soccer!"
At the critical moment of the selection of the national football coach, the reporter asked Xu Zhengyuan whether he was willing to coach the Chinese team. He confessed, "It's not an easy task. You need to have a deep understanding of the culture, habits and character of Chinese players. Considering the self-esteem of Chinese soccer, I'm afraid I won't be invited. But if the opportunity arises, I'm more than happy to accept the challenge. I hope to continue to learn and progress in my position in the national soccer team!"
According to several domestic media reports, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has made a clear prerequisite in selecting coaches: familiarity with Asian soccer. In this regard, Xu Zhengyuan is undoubtedly the best candidate. But his coaching experience is mainly concentrated in the South Korean K League and the Chinese Super League, has not led the national team, if the national football invited to coaching whip, will cause controversy. After all, Chinese soccer is more inclined to the fame of foreign coaches. If Xu Zhengyuan is appointed, I'm afraid it will be difficult to win the public's trust.
At present, it seems that the possibility of local coach Li Xiaopeng staying on is getting bigger and bigger, and the future of Chinese soccer is still full of variables.
