In the city of Suzhou, the Chinese women's soccer team, in isolation, recently received an in-depth interview with Five Star Sports. Players and head coach Shui Qingxia responded one by one to topics of concern to fans.
A look back at the Asian Cup final, where Xiao Yuyi's killer strike sent the South Korean women's soccer team home with a bitter taste in their mouths. Shanghai women's soccer players Zhao Lina, Xiao Yuyi, Yang Lina and Li Jiayue shared the latest news of the team. Despite being in isolation, the women's soccer girls kept up their training, putting in two hours of training a day and working out in the gym three times a week. After winning the championship, the team added new names to their autograph book and the number of followers on social media skyrocketed.
Coach Shui Qingxia talked in the interview about how she herself remained calm despite the widespread attention the team received. She believes that the team's achievements are due to two aspects: the team's self-confidence and the mutual support and encouragement among the players.
On February 7, 46 members of the Chinese team, which won the 2022 Women's Asian Cup, arrived safely at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on China Eastern Airlines flight mu7118.
Talking about team building, Shui Qingxia emphasized that she focuses on developing players' self-confidence and team spirit. She encourages players to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, see training as an enjoyment rather than a burden, enhance self-affirmation and explore their potential.
Talking about Xiao Yuyi, who scored in the final, Shui Qingxia revealed that Xiao Yuyi has the ability to play all over the field, and the reason why she was placed as a substitute was because she was considered as a key piece in a key strike in consideration of the defensive tactics.
When Shui Qingxia was coaching the Shanghai women's soccer team, she helped Tang Jiali to stay in the English Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur. She said that Tang Jiali's mentality and skills were greatly improved before and after her stay.
Facing a semifinal match against Japan's women's soccer team, Shui Qingxia noted that she appreciated Liverpool's offense and Atletico Madrid's defense.
In a CCTV interview, Shui Qingxia had expressed her wish to have a cozy little house, which triggered some misunderstanding that her living conditions were difficult. Shui Qingxia explained that she just wanted a cozy house, not a difficult life, and hoped that people would not misunderstand.
Regarding the future development of the women's soccer team, Shui Qingxia revealed that after the segregation, the players will return to their clubs to prepare for the championships and the league in April. She plans to select young players during the East Asian Cup and Asian Games to prepare for the next year's competition. She expects the young players to adapt quickly but may also face challenges as potential players are preparing for next year even if they are unable to participate in the Asian Games this year.
