The situation was changing rapidly, and Zhang Yuning was unlucky to miss the next three matches of the Chinese Super League due to his four-match ban. With these three matches behind them, the second buildup of the national soccer team kicked off. Ivankovic has an eye for selection, and it seems that Zhang Yuning will be the next alternative striker after Wei Shihao, so he may not be on the list for the next edition of the national soccer team. The lack of a top striker in two consecutive training sessions will undoubtedly deal a heavy blow to the offensive end of the national football team.
More intriguingly, Zhang Yuning and Wei Shihao both saw red for fouls on former teammates. Wei Shihao's foul was on Deng Hanwen, while Zhang Yuning lost his hand in a contest against Sun Zheng Ao.
In the face of the accusation, Zhang Yuning carried out a self-defense: "Sun Zheng Ao was my teammate in Greentown, and also my senior brother in the football school, we have known each other for a long time, and I have absolutely no intention of harm or violence." However, such an explanation obviously can not calm the storm, the attitude of the Football Association is firm as one. Why? Because Wei Shihao's foul on Deng Hanwen is a clear evidence! Relationships may not always be smooth sailing when there is friction between former teammates.
Zhang Yuning's ban may have something to do with the Beijing Guoan club. One fan's message was ironic: "Not complaining was just a one-match ban, but after complaining it became three, based on the fact that violent behavior must be dealt with according to the rules."
Initially, the FA had no intention of imposing a heavy penalty on Zhang Yuning, who is, after all, a key center forward in the national football team. However, with the club's appeal, I am afraid that only those in the know will be able to understand why the final decision was made.
