When night falls, a soccer feast will be played between Brazil and Serbia on November 25th at 3:00 am Beijing time. Do you want to watch the game in a low-key way that is full of substance? Read a pre-match "fake fan guide".
Among the Serbian team that will take the field, there is a familiar face from the Chinese Super League. This is Serbian head coach Stojkovic, who has not only been at the helm of Guangzhou R&F (now Guangzhou City), but has also expressed his desire to coach the Chinese national team, and is committed to nurturing the new force of Chinese soccer.
From August 24, 2015 to January 2020, Stojkovic left a deep mark on his coaching career at Guangzhou R&F (now Guangzhou City). Not only was he the longest-serving head coach in the club's history, he also became the longest-serving foreign coach to coach a single team in China's professional league.
During Stojkovic's tenure at R&F, the concept of "beautiful soccer" was deeply rooted in the team's tactical system, which has made Guangzhou R&F one of the most ornamental teams in the Chinese professional soccer league. The team's adherence to the ground passing control style of play has also been widely recognized by the fans.
Stojkovic also extended an olive branch to the Chinese national soccer team.In 2017, CCTV conducted an exclusive interview with him. In the interview, Stojkovic said bluntly, "The current coach of the national team is Lippi. If one day Lippi returns to Italy, I am willing to take over the baton and contribute to the young generation of Chinese soccer." However, the national soccer team did not respond to Stojkovic's olive branch. Stojkovic then accepted a call-up to the Serbian national team and led the team to the World Cup in Qatar.
In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Serbia was placed in Group G with Brazil, who eventually beat Serbia 2-0. Now, how will Stojkovic lead Serbia to challenge the strong team of Brazil again? Let's wait and see, tonight's match will reveal the answer!
