Li Xiaopeng took over the national team coaching whip, the first priority is to assemble a brand new coaching lineup. At present, the CFA technical director Chris and assistant Roy, physical fitness coach Lamb and physical therapist Cotty are expected to continue to play for the national team. As for assistant coaches, Li Xiaopeng is interested in renewing his former relationship with Pep, the Dutch coach who coached at Shandong Taishan.
The CFA has contacted Pep, and the two sides are in the process of communicating on the details. However, Pep is in Barcelona, limited by the epidemic and other factors, whether he can be in the national team assembly before the timely arrival, there is still uncertainty. If Li Xiaopeng can form a team with this "old friend", will undoubtedly accelerate its integration into the new environment. At the same time, Krebs and other members of the Li Tie era of coaches to stay, will also help the national team to realize a smooth transition after the change of command.
In addition to the formation of the coaching team, the national team is also facing the challenge of the departure and retention of naturalized players. Recently, Ackerson left the country for Brazil on vacation, he bid farewell to his fans on social media and expressed his firm stance on his future with the national team, "I am Chinese like everyone else, this is the motherland in my heart, I will always be ready for the national team. Whenever the national team calls, I will not hesitate to return home and give my best."
