After completing close communication with senior leaders of the sports sector, on December 7, the new head coach of the Chinese national soccer team, Li Xiaopeng, will embark on a flight to Shanghai to meet with Chen Xuyuan, chairman of the Football Association, to discuss in depth the many details of the formation of the national football team. This action marks the official launch of the strategy of "joining forces" between the State General Administration of Sports and the Football Association.
"A new chapter for the Nationals has officially begun."
December 3, the Football Association announced that Li Tie dismissed, Li Xiaopeng took over as head coach of the national football team. The next day, Li Xiaopeng went to Beijing to meet with the leadership of the sports sector. During the period, about the national football management mode of major adjustments rumors, the leader Zhang He left, the national football strategic planning department minister Qi Jun will serve as the new leader. In addition, the General Administration and the Football Association will work together to form a national team leadership group, the leadership of the sports sector as a group leader, Chen Xuyuan as deputy leader.
"Two giants shake hands, the future of the National Football League is bright."
There is a disagreement between the sports department and the FA about whether to continue using local coaches or bring in foreign coaches. The sports department strongly supported Li Xiaopeng, while the FA reported U-22 head coach Jankovic. Now, the establishment of the national team's leading group means that the differences between the two sides have been resolved and the ideas have been unified. In the future, the construction, day-to-day management and logistics of the national football team will still be the responsibility of the Football Association, while the sports department will coordinate the allocation of resources and other aspects.
"Harmony and harmony."
It is reported that Chen Xuyuan, the chairman of the Football Association, will remain unchanged and will continue to fulfill his term of office for the next two years. However, he has not yet met with Li Xiaopeng as he is currently in a health monitoring period and is unable to leave Shanghai. This time Li Xiaopeng went to Shanghai, is the first meeting between the two after taking up their respective positions.
"Meet each other for a better future."
Li Xiaopeng trip will be on the January training program, team program and other issues with the Football Association for in-depth exchanges. At present, he has not set up the coaching team, the urgent need to find suitable candidates. It is reported that the coaching team will be recommended by the football association according to Li Xiaopeng's personal needs. About the candidates, there have been rumors that Wuhan team fitness coach Hu Yu, goalkeeper coach Au Chuliang is expected to join, while the Belgian technical director Chris also hope to stay in the team. However, Li Xiaopeng's favorite Spanish assistant coach Pep may not be able to join for objective reasons. In addition, there is news that some in the national team for many years, respected veterans are also willing to join the coaching team, but is still in the negotiation stage. These issues, Li Xiaopeng need to report in the face of Chen Xuyuan.
"Everything is ready to go."
In addition to the coaching team, the entire national team work team will also be adjusted according to the needs. The national team work team in Li Tie's era was so large that it even exceeded the number of players. After Li Xiaopeng takes over, he will certainly communicate with the leader Qi Jun according to his personal work habits and reorganize the work team.
"Streamlining to create an effective team."
In addition, on the national football January training program, logistics and other issues, Li Xiaopeng also need to have in-depth exchanges with the Football Association. 27 January, the Chinese team will go to Japan to challenge the Japanese team, began to prepare for the two group matches with Japan, Vietnam. Although the Chinese team out of the line has little hope, but for Li Xiaopeng, this will be his coaching national football debut, significant. Specific training time, location, personnel size, epidemic prevention measures and other issues, Li Xiaopeng need to discuss carefully with the Ministry of National Management, in advance of the program.
"Building on our strengths, building on our successes."
Of course, the biggest headache is the issue of naturalized players. With Allan having returned to Brazil and Ackerson set to travel, there is little hope that the two will make the team. Even if they are willing to travel to Japan, it will be a great risk to join the whole team without quarantine. In addition, two naturalized players Jiang Guangtai and Luo Guofu's situation is unknown. Li Xiaopeng needs to make a plan as soon as possible, and be prepared for the thought of not having naturalized players with the team.
"Through thick and thin, through thick and thin."
