National team roster updates and outlook
In the latest snapshot from Beijingsports, there will be a major change to the national team's roster for the upcoming October internationals, when marquee player Wei Shihao and young talent Wu Shaochong return to the lineup, while rising star Fang Hao is also set to make a name for himself. This change in the lineup is a clear indication of head coach Jankovic's determination to renew the team.
However, in the first two warm-up matches, the national soccer team did not perform up to expectations, with matches against Malaysia and Syria ending in a draw and a loss. Outsiders have questioned Jankovic's selection strategy, arguing that his team is not much different from the previous coach. Admittedly, the condition and mentality of the current players do not seem to be suitable to continue playing for the country, so the wave of criticism does not seem to be empty.
In the face of criticism, Jankovic may need to make adjustments. It is reported that at least seven players from the national soccer team that performed well at the Asian Games will be expected to join the next roster. In addition, several overage players will also return after communicating with their clubs. The Asian Games team is now in the quarterfinals and will face South Korea tomorrow in a highly anticipated battle. The return of two overage players, Tan Long and Gao Tianyi, will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the team.
In addition to them, there is also a group of previously unselected players in the spotlight. For example, Fang Hao of Guoan, his breakthrough on the side road is very characteristic, fast and sharp, and is expected to become a new star of the team. Wei Shihao, although not selected for many reasons, but his talent has been regarded as the national team's treasure.
In the backline, Zhang Linmiao and Wang Shenchao have failed to live up to expectations, and Dalian's He Yupeng may be the new choice. The new roster for the national soccer team will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention as the next national team match day approaches.
According to the schedule, the national football team will face Vietnam on October 10th and Uzbekistan on October 17th. These two key matches are of great significance to the national soccer team. Uzbekistan is currently ranked 10th in Asia and the national soccer team is ranked 11th, while Vietnam beat China 3-1 in the preliminaries last year. The national soccer team hopes to test its strength through these two matches, and if it fails to win, its prospects in the world qualifying tournament will not be optimistic.
