Amidst the recent turbulence, there are finally some signs of the national soccer team's developments that Chinese fans have been waiting for. According to reliable sources, the Chinese men's soccer team will set foot on New Zealand soil in March to start two meaningful warm-up matches. Preparations are also in full swing, with 40 to 50 players expected to be selected for targeted training in early March. However, behind this seemingly clear outline, the suspense of the national football coaching candidate is still following.
In the face of this situation, sports commentator Han Qiaosheng couldn't help but splash ink and express his own insights. Han Qiaosheng said bluntly that although the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival has been dispersed, the silence about the selection of the national soccer coach is worrying. He worries whether such hesitation will adversely affect the development of the national soccer team in 2023 and 2024, especially in light of the approaching 2026 World Cup and the upcoming 2023 Asian Cup. Arrangements for international warm-up matches are in place, but the choice of a new coach remains a mystery.
Han Qiaosheng believes that the 2023 Asian Cup is a valuable exercise opportunity for the national soccer team, and if it is not handled properly, it may miss a good opportunity to improve its strength. He even quipped that the national soccer team's preparations always seem to start at the last minute, which makes people puzzled. Nevertheless, Han Qiaosheng did not directly criticize the national soccer team, but from his words, it is not difficult to feel the regret and helplessness.
Nevertheless, Han Qiaosheng is still perplexed by the unknown candidate for the national soccer coach. Previously, some media reports claimed that the Chinese men's soccer coach would be selected among famous managers such as Queiroz, Paulo Bento, Ola Royo, Lenard and Stojkovic. However, there was no follow-up after the news broke. In fact, a slightly famous foreign coach who joins the national soccer team would undoubtedly demand a hefty salary, which the FA's budget can hardly afford. In addition, coaches fear censure, as experienced by Lippi.
However, picking a suitable coach does not seem to be difficult for the soccer association. They need to find someone who is unconventional and willing to lead the national soccer team on the right track. Perhaps the Football Association is not paying enough attention to this matter as they are facing many challenges of their own. Regardless, this delay is certainly a huge blow to fans. Despite the fact that Chinese soccer still has many shortcomings, fans still expect the national team to make a breakthrough. Now, faced with this string of questions, the future of the national soccer team seems to be in limbo.
There was a time when hiring a renowned head coach was just a matter of splashing the cash, but now it's become so much more difficult. It can't help but make you feel a lot of emotions.
