In the waves of the soccer world, the national team's coaching controversy is like the waves of the sea, once again set off a huge wave of hot discussion. In order to prepare for the Asian Cup and the World Cup qualifiers, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) is trying to find a master who understands the pulse of Asian soccer. Paulo Bento, Queiroz, Ola Royo and other famous managers in the Chinese Super League and Asian soccer circles have all become popular candidates. However, they have all demanded exorbitant salaries from the FA, leading to a stalemate in the selection process. Current coach Li Xiaopeng can only continue to shoulder the heavy responsibility due to the difficulty in producing a new coach.
Just as the Football Association and fans are in a daze over the choice of head coach, former Vietnam national team head coach Park Hang-wook suddenly threw an olive branch. The Vietnam Football Association (VFA) has announced that former Japan national team head coach Jean-Pierre Troussier will take over his position. Park Heng-wook's departure has surfaced the idea of testing the waters in China. In an interview, he said outright that he had been interested in coming to China, but hesitated given his age and other factors. In the end, his wife's advice made his mind up and he succeeded in getting involved with the Vietnam Football Association.
During Park Hang-wook's tenure at the helm of the Vietnam national team, the team improved significantly and even beat China in the final match of the Round of 12. His coaching ability is obvious to all. The exposure of this report coincides with a sensitive moment in the CFA's selection dilemma, revealing Park Heng-wook's goodwill towards the federation. If the FA invites him, he will gladly accept. Faced with the temptation of high-priced coaches, the FA is under pressure. Park Heng-wook's low price advantage and in-depth knowledge of Asian soccer make him the ideal candidate for the CFA. At present, Chinese soccer is in a critical period. Even if a high-level foreign coach is hired, there is no guarantee that the performance will improve. Against this background, the FA should perhaps consider hiring affordable coaches who are familiar with Asian soccer. Park Hang-wook, who was fired by the Vietnam Football Association, has become one of the ideal candidates for the new coach of the national soccer team. Whether the CFA is willing to adjust the standard and let the Korean coach replace Li Xiaopeng is full of unknowns.
