In the early morning of May 22nd, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) released a major announcement amidst much anticipation, unveiling the list of candidates for the upcoming Chinese men's football preseason tournament in June. There are a total of 29 elite players on the list, with Alan, a long-lost star, returning home after two years!
Here is the detailed list of the 29-man luxury squad for this national football team:
Goalie lineup: Yan Junling (Shanghai Harbor), Wang Dalei (Shandong Taishan), Bao Yaxiong (Shanghai Shenhua), Liu Dangzuo (Wuhan Sanzhen)
Defensive Line: Jiang Guangtai (Shanghai Seaport), Wang Zhenao (Shanghai Seaport), Li Shuai (Shanghai Seaport), Liu Yang (Shandong Taishan), Gao Junyi (Shandong Taishan), Zhu Chenjie (Shanghai Shenhua), Jiang Shenglong (Shanghai Shenhua), Yang Zexiang (Shanghai Shenhua), Han Pengfei (Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
Midfield core: Huang Zhengyu (Shandong Taishan), Xie Wenneng (Shandong Taishan), Li Yuanyi (Shandong Taishan), Process (Zhejiang), Gao Tianyi (Shanghai Shenhua), Xie Pengfei (Shanghai Shenhua), Xu Haoyang (Shanghai Shenhua), Henan Wang Shangyuan (Henan)
Striker killers: Alan (Qingdao West Coast), Wu Lei (Shanghai Harbor), Fernando (Shandong Taishan), Wei Shihao (Chengdu Rongcheng), Aixen (Chengdu Rongcheng), Fang Hao (Beijing Guoan), Xie Weijun (Tianjin Jinmen Tigers), Baihaolamu (Shenzhen Xinpengcheng).
So far, the national soccer team's record in the second phase of the World Qualification Tournament is two wins, one draw and one loss, with seven points, ranking second in the group.
In June, the national soccer team will meet Thailand at home - June 6 at 8 p.m.; followed by South Korea on the road - June 11 at 7 p.m.
For the national team, this match against Thailand is crucial. Currently, the addition of naturalized players such as Alan, Ekerson, Fernando and Jiang Guangtai has injected new energy into the team. At this crucial moment, the national team has reason to believe that it can beat Thailand. May the national team be able to live up to the hype and create another success!
