Although the performance of the Chinese women's soccer team at the Asian Games did not meet expectations, however, they must quickly get rid of those unpleasant memories, because a more difficult challenge is already spreading in front of them. The journey to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament is about to begin, and the opponents at this stage are even stronger. On the one hand, the intensity of the Olympic Games is much higher than that of the Asian Games, and all the participating teams are doing their best to achieve good results. On the other hand, the Chinese women's soccer team is facing strong teams in the middle and upper reaches of Asia, such as South Korea and North Korea, and even if they are playing at home, a victory is not a sure thing.
Faced with a series of fierce battles, the Shui Qingxia coaching team desperately needs to prove their strength, and the Olympic Preliminary Round undoubtedly provides the best stage. At the very least, they must make it to the third round, otherwise their position will become uncertain. Therefore, Shui Qingxia's coaching team is actively adjusting its strategy, and the list of players in the new period has also been changed. According to internal sources, Shui Qingxia has added a number of international players who have returned from studying abroad. During the Asian Games, she has recruited Zhang Linyan, Wang Frost, Wu Chengshu, Li Mengwen, Shen Mengyu, Uri Gumura and other six players studying abroad.
Observing the performance, these study abroad players played key roles, but some of the players' playing time was not fully utilized. For example, Shen Mengyu was an absolute mainstay in the Celtic women's soccer team and the team's rhythm controller. However, on the national team stage, she could only serve as a substitute and failed to utilize her full strength. Shui Qingxia's past hiring style has always been like this, lacking the flexibility to adjust the lineup. But this time, she finally made a change. In addition to the six international players, Shen Menglu, who has performed well in the Celtic women's soccer team, also attracted attention. She not only helped the team win the cup last season, but also helped the team to secure the first place in the league this season, so it is natural for her to enter the national team.
The new international players also include 24-year-old Tu Linley. She made her debut in the Icelandic Women's Super League before continuing her growth in the second tier. She then moved to Keflavik and spent the summer on loan at Brezabrik, where she helped the team to a second-place finish. At 1.75 meters tall, Tu Linley has excellent physical qualities and is a rare center forward.
Tu Linli's selection to the national team will bring more possibilities for Shui Qingxia's tactical arrangements. Both players are highly anticipated and are expected to become the backbone of the national team. Currently, the Chinese women's national team is preparing for the Olympic qualifiers, with the return of eight other overseas players.
