Famous coach Ivankovic, an evergreen in Asian soccer, whose brilliant record in the Chinese league attracted the attention of Song Kai, the top management of the Football Association, thus smoothly becoming the new head of the Chinese men's soccer team. The speed of this decision is amazing, even before the alternative list is activated, and the transition period for local coaches is shortened.
For Ivankovic, who has been working in Asian soccer for many years, taking over the Chinese men's soccer team comes at the right time. Facing traditional rivals such as Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia, plus the rising power of West Asia and Southeast Asia, the Asian soccer world is becoming increasingly competitive, and the Chinese men's soccer team is facing unprecedented challenges.
With his rich experience in Asian soccer, Ivankovic knows the tactical characteristics of each country's team, which will greatly help China's men's soccer preparation. However, the challenge he faces is equally serious. If he fails to lead the team to break through the Top 18 threshold, the termination clause in his contract will be triggered automatically, and his coaching career in the Chinese men's soccer team may come to an end then.
