Ivankovic's good fortune was not only that the mini-motorcycle was able to participate in the match against Thailand, but also that he got a player with all the firepower in Alan. In two consecutive games, Allan contributed three goals and two assists, and his all-round performance effectively filled the void left by Wu Lei's suspension. It's worth noting that Ivankovic's tactical style is quite similar to Hisashi Kurosaki's, except that Qingdao West Coast, a weaker team, is a little short on support for Alan in the midfield.
Furthermore, the large number of changes in the team's midfield and front line show the importance Ivankovic places on offense. Wu Lei's absence has left the front line of the national football team empty, and Ivankovic is particularly concerned about the match between Chengdu Rongcheng and Beijing Guoan, both to understand Wei Shihao's status, and to observe the recovery of Ackerson and Zhang Yuning. However, Zhang Yuning was injured again, causing Plan A to fall apart. Ackerson's lackluster performance also forced Ivankovic to consider Byeloram and Xie Weijun. Handing over the traditional powerhouse's midfield to foreigners, the space for local centers is shrinking, which is a big reason why Ivankovic dares to use newcomers.
The addition of two newcomers, Huang Zhengyu and Xu Haoyang, has injected new energy into the midfield. With one good at defense and the other good at offense, Ivankovic's choices are full of ambition. His single-back playing style even made some players feel scrapped. In the match against Singapore, the Chinese football team's front lineup basically continued, and against Thailand, the Chinese football team will continue to launch the attack. In front of powerful opponents, Chinese soccer is standing at a crossroads where victory is a must.
Zhang Linmiao's withdrawal marks the real beginning of the rejuvenation of the national football team. He signaled his intention to withdraw from the national team after the match against Singapore, and the absence of his name on the roster signaled his fading away. Han Pengfei, the Golden Gate Tigers center back, became Ivankovic's latest choice. From Zhang Linmiao to Tan Long, the metabolism of the national team is quietly underway as veterans leave and newcomers join. Jankovic's conservative strategy at the Asian Games was actually an over-reliance on the jungle personnel, leading to a smart move that cut his own throat. Now, Ivankovic's contempt for harbor internationals is the light of hope that the new national team will not be broken, and this courage is respectable.
With a choice between life and death, Ivankovic chose a path that might offend a few.
