In years gone by, if someone on the internet had labeled Wang Dalei as a "water boy", most people would have been supportive. However, his recent disappointing performance against Japan, in which he conceded seven goals, has seen his glowing image go down the drain. Despite this, Ivan still has faith in him. Unfortunately for him, he was once again on the wrong end of 4 breakaways from his opponents. While it is unfortunate to concede goals, what is more worrying are the mistakes that should not have happened. So, will he still be able to defend the gates of his country?
Speaking on sports, Huang Qiang said, "I also witnessed this match. Shandong Taishan's players were in a slump in this match, which is not enough to prove that they are a strong team. This is not enough to prove that they are a strong team. This is also true for their performance against a weak team. It makes you question the effectiveness of their training routine, especially Wang Dalei's performance. He repeatedly made cheap mistakes that could have been avoided, and his mentality seems to be in trouble. He can't be blamed for the four goals he conceded. If a top Chinese keeper if eliminated, some have speculated that his concerns about staying with the national team may lie in injuries. Perhaps in Ivan's mind, is he still capable of serving as the national team's goalkeeper? Numerous voices have called for him to be replaced as soon as possible. After all, will the controversy and shadow he has left behind dissipate?
