National team leader Ivankovic was deeply pleased with Wei Shihao's stunning play. Wu Lei, the team's top scorer, is suspended for the crucial home match against Thailand. With Wu Lei out of action, finding a suitable replacement became a tricky task for Ivankovic. Fortunately, Wei Shihao's excellent play has finally loosened Ivankovic's tense nerves.
Ivankovic has seen him as the ideal replacement for Wu Lei during his suspension, as long as Wei Shihao can maintain this excellent form into the national team's clash with Thailand. Expect Wei Shihao to take Wu Lei's place in the national team's crucial home game against Thailand, showing his goal-scoring talent to help the team beat the Thai team and ensure a smooth progression to the 18th round of the tournament. At the same time, Wei Shihao should also cherish the trust and reuse of the head coach.
