On February 27, Wu Lei received an exclusive interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency
In an interview on February 27, Wu Lei bluntly said that the national soccer team is no longer among the second-rate in Asia, while they firmly believe that they can advance to the 18 World Cup.
Wu Lei won China's Golden Ball Award for a record fourth time yesterday
Wu Lei was thrilled to say that the award was a recognition of his efforts and that he was honored to receive it despite the poor soccer environment, and thanked the organizers, judges and fans for their continued support. Even though Chinese soccer has been in a difficult situation in recent years, he still sees hope and believes that the organizers are setting a positive example. In the face of the challenges of Chinese soccer, Wu Lei emphasized the importance of perseverance and confidence, encouraging his players to perform at their best under pressure in order to meet the expectations of the fans.
For the new season, Wu Lei is full of confidence and expects to continue to compete for the title
Wu Lei is looking forward to the new season and believes that the new coach's philosophy and tactics will help the team improve. Despite the Super Cup loss, he has confidence in the strength of the team and is looking forward to taking it to the next level in the AFC Champions League. As he grows older, he is willing to be a mentor to younger players and pass on his experience. Regarding the foreign aid policy, Wu Lei believes that more foreign aid can improve the intensity of the game and the strength of the team, as well as create incentives for domestic players.
China fails to win, suffers elimination in Asian Cup
Despite his poor performance in the Asian Cup, Wu Lei recognizes the progress of other Asian teams and acknowledges that China needs to improve to close the gap.
For the upcoming 36-team tournament, Wu Lei is confident that he can advance to the last 18
Facing the 36-team tournament, Wu Lei said that it is the team's mission to reach the 18-team tournament, and they are confident that they will perform well in the upcoming qualifiers. He believes the improvement of Chinese soccer is just around the corner.