Ma Dexing recently held high expectations for Wu Lei's performance in the 18-team tournament, but this point of view is actually controversial. It is important to know that Wu Lei's excellent play in the harbor is not directly equivalent to his performance in the national team. Compared to foreign aid players, local players in the skills and tactics to adapt to the significant differences, Wu Lei in the national team performance did not reach the height of the external expectations.
Admittedly, Wu Lei's goal tally this season is commendable, but the Chinese Super League landscape is no longer what it used to be in the days when foreign aiders were dominant. Nowadays, most foreign aiders have little to show for it. Wu Lei's outstanding performance does not necessarily represent his personal level of improvement.
In addition, Wu Lei's high goal scoring rate in the Chinese Super League is largely due to the strong configuration of the harbor midfield, Oscar and Vargas's precise passes have created a lot of opportunities for Wu Lei. In fact, the midfield problem has become a short board in the national football lineup.
In view of this, if the national football team in the 18 strong match failed to introduce new naturalized players, only rely on Wu Lei one person scoring, I am afraid that the World Cup trip will become unattainable.
