Alan, a 34-year-old soccer veteran, has been outspoken about his determination to return to the Chinese men's soccer team. Even with the years etched on his face, his exquisite skills on the sidelines and keen sense of smell in front of the goal still make him a strong support for the Chinese men's soccer team. In the absence of Wu Lei due to injury, Alan is undoubtedly the best replacement.
Looking ahead to the national soccer team's training list at the end of May, a big personnel change is about to take place. Zhang Linmiao, the captain of the national soccer team, is feared to lose his place in the next edition of the list due to the controversy caused by his withdrawal from the game in the middle.
Similarly, another captain, Wu Xi, may not be on the national team roster. The 442 formation coached by Ivankovic emphasizes on offense and requires a lot of physical fitness from the players. Under such a system, some veterans may gradually fade out of the national team's roster. This change is exactly the law that the soccer world follows. The emergence of newcomers and the retirement of veterans is precisely to maintain the vitality of the Chinese men's soccer team and add bricks and mortar to the hope of victory.
