On October 7, the legendary patriarch of Chengdu Rongcheng, former international footballer He Yang, in an interview, fondly recalled his experience in Rongcheng at the end of his career, and expressed his insights on the current situation and the future of China's soccer.
--The original intention of joining Hibiscus in the first place
The choice of Hibiscus stems from its broad development platform and strong determination to the cause of Super League. Although the team has just started from the Chinese Championship in 2018 and the level is not high, the team spirit is vigorous and full of fighting spirit, and it is full of confidence in the Super League. Hibiscus fans are enthusiastic, win the game to celebrate together, lose the game to share the burden, this atmosphere makes him feel more intimate.
--Football career in Hibiscus
He Yang went from the Chinese Super League to the Chinese First Division and the Chinese Championship, gradually growing older, but the league level realized a reverse promotion in Hibiscus City. In Rongcheng, he witnessed the joy of reaching the First Division and the Super League, and the excitement made him unforgettable for a lifetime. Compared with the previous AFC Cup champion and Chinese Super League runner-up, the two promotion battles in Hibiscus have been etched in his heart.
--Transformation and contribution after retirement
After his retirement, He Yang chose to transform into a coach, and worked as a manager in several clubs, actively participating in team building. He firmly believes that it is his responsibility to cultivate more reserves for Chengdu soccer.
-Concerned about the current state of the national football team
In the face of the current plight of the national football team, He Yang believes that this is the process of self-denial and seeking change. Despite the unsatisfactory results, this is a necessary path towards real change. He called on the fans not to give up and work together to cheer for the national football team.
--Importance of youth training
According to He Yang, in order to achieve success, one must experience challenges that have never been faced before. He emphasized that players should lead by example and cultivate more virtuous and talented people for the club. There is no shortcut to success, the only way to laugh at difficulties is to work hard.
