national soccer team
Challenges abound. Surviving against the odds.
Although the Chinese men's soccer team's path to promotion has been cut short, this expedition is not an easy one, and they will have to deliver on their results to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. The general consensus in the industry is to take at least a point from Oman to get rid of the consecutive defeats. Since Li Xiaopeng took the helm, the national football team has suffered two consecutive defeats, especially on the first day of the New Year when they lost 1-3 to Vietnam away from home, which triggered a storm of public opinion. If the western expedition is still no income, Li Xiaopeng will face the initial "four consecutive losses" embarrassment. This not only poses a challenge to the construction of the national team, preparation for the war, but also has an impact on the reform of domestic soccer.
On the other hand, the 2023 native
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
will kick off next June, and the season
China Super League (soccer league)
It will open on April 23rd and close on November 13th. Under the current anti-epidemic policy, it is almost impossible to arrange high-level warm-up matches for the national team during the league. Therefore, the national football team to prepare for the Asian Cup must act in advance, using the tactical value of the last two 12 group matches to warm up for next year's Asian Cup. To this end, the national football team must be careful in personnel selection, the current 12 strong after the veterans may no longer be suitable for the western campaign, should give young players more exercise opportunities.
Will the gloom of a four-game losing streak lift?
Whether the national football team can turn the tide in this western expedition is full of suspense. On the one hand, the strength of the opponent is not bad, on the other hand, the national football players have experienced a long time of closed training, psychological pressure is huge, the enthusiasm for preparation is not high. The domestic league is also affected by the impact of a large number of clubs, many clubs operating difficulties, players in arrears outstanding salary problems, the league transfer window opens, the player's attention is inevitably dispersed.
This negativity was already evident after the draw with Vietnam and has caught the attention of the coaching staff. During the Haikou training period, the national football team has increased the intensity of training, aiming to reserve physical fitness for the upcoming challenges, and at the same time to stimulate the morale of the players. However, the effect needs to be tested in real life.
Once the "four consecutive losses" become a reality, the national football team will face enormous pressure, Li Xiaopeng's coaching career may also be affected. Previously, Li Tie lost his position due to the "bombardment" incident, Li Xiaopeng was appointed. But just two months later, he was also in trouble. In the history of the national team, there has never been a precedent for a head coach to suffer four consecutive defeats at the beginning of his tenure. The loss to Vietnam on the first day of the Chinese New Year has already triggered a huge wave of public opinion, and the new national team coaching staff will be under immense pressure if they suffer another four consecutive defeats on this trip to the west.
