On March 18, with the finalization of the 26-member Singaporean squad for the national soccer team, Football Daily wrote that although Alan failed to make it to the list as he had hoped, the naturalized player is expected to become a dark horse in the national football team in June if his form picks up.
Ivankovic the first period of the national football list, Jiang Guangtai, Li Ke two blood naturalized players, as well as Aixon, Fernando two non-blood naturalized players are listed. In the four naturalized players, Jiang Guangtai has been sitting firmly in the core position of the back line; Li can be because of the list, the trip to Singapore is afraid of no hope; Fernando recent active performance, although more as a substitute for the status of the game, but the possibility of being selected for the national football team has been described as a "miracle worker"; Ackerson, although two consecutive rounds of the call-up, but Ivankovic and he had a Ivankovic had an in-depth exchange with him and has high hopes for him. Ivan emphasized that no matter how long or short the playing time of Eckerson is, it will bring positive effects to the team.
Alan, who was not selected, has been a substitute in both rounds of the Chinese Super League, but his fitness is yet to improve. However, his performance has been impressive and he is seen as a potential threat. Once his condition is restored, Alan is expected to become a "miracle worker" for the national soccer team in June.
In the second round match against Shenhua, Alan came on as a substitute and hit the goal frame twice.
