In the Asian Cup journey, the national team group stage results of 0 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, suffered an early exit, which is the worst ever. Jankovic's fate seems to be sealed, with him back to his native Serbia to rest, the leadership's attitude is self-evident.
Sacking Jankovic seems to have been easy, with his unsuccessful mission (failing to qualify for the group stage) and modest compensation, a major boon for the FA. With his €1.2 million annual salary as a benchmark, it will be hard for a new coach to break that figure, so the rumors of Mourinho, Klopp, Xavi, etc. are just jokes that will hardly come true.
The national soccer team still has a tournament to play in March, and the two matches against Singapore in the World Qualification Tournament are crucial, so they must fight for six points. If Thailand loses, this game will be insignificant. The decision to select a manager needs to be made quickly, and indecision will only lead to a missed opportunity, which is also a wrong choice for the development of the national football team. Against this backdrop, the leaders of the FA are faced with the anxiety of selecting a manager.
It is predicted that the possibility of an interim head coach is higher, and local coaches are naturally the first choice. Since this is an emergency measure, there is no need to be overly demanding, the key is to quickly select the right person to ensure that the tactics are clear. Rumor has it that Zheng Zhi, former national team captain, is expected to be a candidate. As captain, he led Evergrande to the top of Asia, won many honors, and is full of confidence.
Zheng Zhi is experienced and despite a dip in performance in his national team career, the number of matches and strict self-demands ensure professionalism. Retired with a coaching certificate, he focuses on Chinese soccer with high reliability. As captain, he has led Evergrande to the championship, won the title of Mr. Football and is full of confidence.
Zheng Zhi has a positive mindset, his children are learning and he himself is trying to adapt to his new role, so he has obvious advantages. If he serves as a coach, both strict requirements and professional level are guaranteed. The players will certainly follow his command.
However, Zheng Zhi's temper and lack of experience were the problems. Arguing with fans on the sidelines, the angry look in his eyes is unforgettable. If he becomes a head coach, he needs to pay attention to emotion management.
In addition to Zheng Zhi, Xie Hui, Yang Chen and Fan Zhiyi are also considered candidates. Although they have not expressed their position, but as the national team players, shoulder responsibility, if invited, may accept. However, these players as a head coach is still inexperienced, the development of space, the ability of the national team to withstand failure is limited, the game against Singapore can win, become the focus of attention.
