May 21st
national soccer team
The new national team training list is scheduled to be announced after the 13th round of the Chinese Super League on May 22 to prepare for the matches against Thailand and South Korea.
World Qualifying Round (WQR)
Match. The strength of the midfield will determine the situation of the national soccer team in the World Qualification Tournament, according to the
Key players are missing:
Striker Absent
: Neither Wu Lei nor Zhang Yuning will be able to play against Thailand, which is a major blow to the national frontline.
alternative
: Ivankovic will consider pushing the in-form Alan and Wei Shihao up front.
Defense line stabilization
: The defense is expected to be anchored by Shanghai's two-strong linebacking corps, who have been solid in league play.
The key to laying down a defense in the middle of the field:
Midfield deployment
The coaching staff of the national football team needs to focus on planning the defense of the midfield and the "delivery of shells" to ensure that the team's overall defensive hardness and offensive efficiency.
Injury issues
: Lin Liangming has a strained biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh, requiring no less than two weeks for full recovery; Li Lei has a torn anterior talofibular ligament in his left foot, requiring no less than eight weeks for full recovery.
Opponent Situation:
Thai team
Thailand is also facing injury problems. Naturalized star defender Mikkelsen will miss the World Cup due to injury, and a number of internationals such as attacking core Sonnenklaasen may not be able to report to the team until June 2, when the Thai team departs for Shenyang. Thailand's head coach Masatada Ishii is also under a lot of pressure, as Thailand will be eliminated early if they lose in Shenyang.
The importance of the game:
Home game against Thailand
: This is a crucial game and the national soccer team will need to keep a steady mindset and refuse to be impatient in order to secure a win.
Away to Korea
: This game is just as important and will have a direct impact on the dynamics of the National Football League for the next three years.
The impact of advancing or not advancing:
Advancing to the Round of 18
: It means that the national soccer team will be able to play at least 10 more top Asian matches from September this year until June next year.
Failure to advance
: Instead, they will not be required to form a team for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers until March next year.
Faced with the gradually improving league environment, Chinese fans naturally do not want to see the worst result. The national soccer team will need to go all out in their next matches to get the best results.
