The drums of war for the East Asian Cup soccer tournament are about to beat, and tomorrow will usher in the first match between China and South Korea. In a rousing pre-match conference, our young and energetic
national soccer team
Yankovic, the head coach of the select team, elaborated on the team's growth and progress in his unique style.
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Jankovic emphasized: "We have a young team, the youngest in the tournament. Our players are the hope of the future in this meaningful game, and our opponents are the upcoming Qatar!
World Cup
They are well prepared and should not be underestimated. Playing against a strong team is a rare opportunity that we must capitalize on. Our first priority is to focus and present ourselves to capitalize on this opportunity and fuel growth. I look forward to seeing the progress the team shows in the tournament."
Talking about the gap between Asian and European soccer, Jankovic was slightly pensive: "There is no simple answer to this question. Perhaps at this year's Qatar
World Cup
On it, the answer will be revealed. In my opinion, the main gap between Asian soccer and European soccer at present is the sense of space and the intensity of confrontation. In Asia, South Korea and Japan are particularly good in these two aspects, while our country
national soccer team
are trying to catch up. This is undoubtedly crucial for us. As I said before, the results of the tournament are a test of a high level of response, especially in these two areas. For the time being, Asian soccer is developing at a fast pace, thanks to significant investment. Perhaps in the near future, the gap between us and European soccer will be narrowed even further."
