Soccer fans have been raving about Alan's performance, and with the high cost of mistakes in the fierce competition for the National Football League World Cup qualifiers, every player selected must have the ability to overcome difficulties. Once a player is out of form, he or she would prefer to be temporarily absent from the Chinese men's soccer lineup and return to the field when their form picks up. Alan's play will be especially crucial in the key matches against South Korea and Thailand.
Meanwhile, the loss of former national soccer team captain Wu Xi has attracted widespread attention. Some media reported that Wu Xi was physically and mentally exhausted by the sea cucumber endorsement incident, perhaps making way for younger players. However, in stark contrast to Wu Xi's ambiguous attitude, the reasons and justifications for Alan's refusal to be called up to the national team are clearly visible and can be empathized with by most fans.
For some veterans, the World Cup qualifiers did not bring a new atmosphere. They were intimidated and lost their confidence in the face of a strong opponent. In contrast, the naturalized players have a stronger will to fight, which undoubtedly surpasses the local players. Therefore, the physical and mental fatigue that Wu Xi and others claimed was nothing more than an excuse and a lie, which has now been mercilessly punctured.
