Allan would undoubtedly be the perfect choice to join the national soccer team, and the scenario of him replacing Wu Lei adds a bit more interest. His shooting skills are impeccable, but his physical fitness is a bit lower, and he faces the same dilemma as Fernando. Wu Lei was still able to scramble for 90 minutes at the end of the game, and the goal came not only from his precise running, but also from his positive grasp of the opportunity. Alan's style of play is more adapted to the slow tempo, acting as an organizing front. Wu Lei's role in the national team is irreplaceable, and Ivankovic needs to look for new strikers in the Chinese Super League.
Ivankovic's offensive philosophy makes it difficult for the traditional back stand to work. The team was once passive against Thailand, and the fundamental problem was the lack of blocking ability at the back. Li Yuanyi is out due to injury, more than two months before the start of June. With the restart of the Chinese Super League, Ivankovic can take this opportunity to focus on a few backs. In fact, we might as well give veteran Wu Xi a chance, even if it's just as a substitute, to alleviate the national team's immediate need at the back. We don't necessarily have to rely on veterans, but we do lack adequate back-ups.
The national soccer team currently has the lineup completely in their own hands. As long as they beat Thailand in the final match, advancing to the Round of 18 is almost a foregone conclusion. With Jankovic leading his team to victory in the first round, it is only natural that Ivankovic has reason to expect a win. Of the last six goals scored by the national soccer team, only one was done in a positional battle, and the rest were scored on counter-attacks and set-pieces. This fully proves that defensive counterattack is most suitable for the national football team. In the face of Thailand's competition, the national football team should also put down their stance, abandon the single back layout, and resolutely implement counterattack tactics, which is the key to victory.
