In the past, in the area of our players playing abroad, the
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The performance was once inferior to that of Japan and South Korea - Japan
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There are 11 players playing around the world, while South Korea
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Instead, five players chose to stay overseas. However, this year our
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The number of players who have stayed in the country has surpassed South Korea and is rapidly approaching Japan.
Signs of Rise
our country
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Having set a brilliant record in
International Cup
和
the Olympics
The current head coach Shui Qingxia was a member of the "Clanging Roses" team that finished second in the tournament. However, with the retirement of Sun Wen, Liu Ailing and other veterans, China's
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Strength declined and fell into the doldrums. Until the emergence of young players such as Wang Shanshan, Wang Frost and Tang Jiali in recent years, our
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It is only gradually rising, but there is still a large gap with the strongest teams in Europe and the United States.
in Europe
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Against the backdrop of rising levels, our
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Nine players stayed overseas, which is seen as the country's
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International reintegration
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positive signals for the arena. For the preparation of the 2023
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International Cup
our country
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The increase in the number of players staying abroad is undoubtedly good news, and more players training in overseas high-level leagues will enhance the country's
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The overall strength and performance of the team, which in turn promotes more outstanding players to stay in the ocean, forming a virtuous cycle.
Photo: Zhang Linyan
In fact, in the opinion of head coach Shui Qingxia, staying abroad is a good way for players to improve their abilities: "Young players staying abroad can also strengthen their determination, and I hope they will continue to improve themselves through club competitions." International player Li Mengwen also said that her decision to stay abroad was strongly supported by Shui Qingxia: "Director Shui supported me to go out and thought that it would be very helpful for my exercise and progress."
Led by skipper Shui Qingxia, our
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During the U.S. training period, we examined Yang Shuhui, Tu Linli, Zhao Yujie and other overseas players. With the training of these young players in the overseas league, their strength will be further improved and they are expected to become the new force of the national team.
Beware of false prosperity
At the Asian Cup earlier in the year, our
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Knocked out Japan on penalties in the semifinals, and came back from an unfavorable 0-2 deficit to beat South Korea 3-2 in the finals
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, to win the long-awaited Asian Cup trophy. Not long ago in the East Asian Cup, China
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Runner-up in a poor run of form. However, it must be recognized that our
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There is still a big gap between the competitive level and the high level teams from Europe and the United States, even when facing the old Asian rivals Japan and South Korea
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, there are also gaps in small skills and individual abilities, so there is a long way to go in the future.
Photo: Linli Tu
Staying in the ocean is a way to enhance our
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The important way of competitiveness. In order to revitalize the glory of the "Clanging Roses", we need more players to stay in the ocean; however, getting the opportunity to stay in the ocean does not mean that the level will necessarily improve. Although now China's
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Staying abroad is very hot, but except for Tu Linli, who plays in the Icelandic second division, including our
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The other eight players, including core Wang Frost, have yet to achieve an absolute starting position in their respective teams.
our country
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No matter where the players stay in the ocean, the most important thing is to quickly integrate into the team and stand firm. Only when they have established a firm foothold can they better learn advanced technical and tactical play and improve their physical and technical and tactical abilities, and in time, the "Clanging Roses" will really bloom.
