A heated debate about hiring strategy is making waves on the green field, focusing on a young player's position as a wingback. Hu Huotao, despite his lack of experience, was unexpectedly given the role. Hu's inexperience was exposed in the World Cup loss, which resulted in a goal being conceded by the national soccer team. Now, in the face of Japan's formidable challenge, coach Ivan still insists on this choice, a decision that undoubtedly sows hidden dangers for the national soccer team. Meanwhile, Huang Zhengyu and Wang Zhenao - two more experienced wing-backs - were left on the bench, a decision whose rationality is questionable.
The controversy doesn't stop there. When Zhang Yuning was unable to start for some reason, Coach Ivan's hiring choices were once again in the spotlight. Wang Ziming, with his outstanding performance in the Chinese Super League, seems to be the most suitable candidate for center forward. His goal-scoring efficiency and organization ability in front of the field should not be underestimated, and his substitute appearance in the last match against Bahrain proved his excellent adaptability and game insight. Against this backdrop, it may be a question worth pondering whether Coach Ivan should reconsider Prince Ming's position instead of playing Wei Shihao, an organizational striker, as a center forward.
