In the full swing of the Asian Cup, the Chinese men's soccer team unexpectedly faltered and said goodbye to the Qatar tournament in advance. The group stage exit exposed the team's shortcomings in strength and tactics. Faced with the strong performance of the host Qatar and the dark horse Tajikistan, the loss of the national football team seems to be expected. However, this loss has undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the team and pointed out the direction of future technical and tactical improvement.
Against this backdrop, manager Jankovic has been targeted. Looking back on his coaching career, from coaching second-rate teams in Europe to the Serbian U21 national team, Jankovic does not have a lot of experience. Although he once led the U23 national team in the "Dubai Cup" achieved good results, but in the face of the complex situation of the national football team, his ability is obviously yet to be tested.
However, Jankovic was able to take the helm of the national soccer team thanks in large part to the sudden departure of his predecessor. At a time when the national soccer team is replacing the old with the new, Jankovic's takeover seems to be a desperate move. Although he had led the U20 national team to achieve certain results, in the actual coaching process, he still relied on veterans and failed to effectively explore the potential of young players.
The dismal performance in the Asian Cup seems to be the last straw that crushed Jankovic. According to the latest news, Jankovic has announced his dismissal, a result that was expected by fans and media. Although the management has not yet made an official announcement, the group stage exit has made the relationship between the two sides dead in the water. Jankovic also said goodbye to his players after the match.
Coaching the national soccer team made Jankovic's reputation, but the 52-year-old finished the short teaching career in just 11 months. Today, the national soccer team is in dire need of a foreign coach with the experience and strength to lead the team out of the doldrums and build up their strength for the next World Cup.
