In the interview, former national football coach Lippi once again analyzed the predicament suffered by the Chinese men's football team, and shared his personal view of soccer and advice. He points out that the national players seem to lack a sense of honor for their country, and that motivation and confidence in the national team are crucial, while the lure of high bonuses from clubs makes it especially tough to mobilize players' enthusiasm.
At the same time, Coach Li Tie also expressed his own soccer philosophy, emphasizing that there are many uncontrollable factors when implementing soccer philosophy in China. Even with an international coach like Lippi at the helm, the performance of the national soccer team in international matches is still unpredictable. Li Tie encountered similar challenges during his tenure, including leadership decisions such as not allowing naturalized players to play in the World Qualifiers.
As a result, Li Tie was controversial in the World Qualifier 12 and eventually stepped down as head coach of the national soccer team. Some fans speculated that Lippi was perhaps speaking out for Li Tie when he mentioned in the interview that "our ideas are difficult to implement in China". Nonetheless, the intention behind these words, and whether Lippi was really speaking out for Li Tie, has prompted a great deal of thought. As head coaches entrusted with important responsibilities, why can't they get the trust they deserve?
