For a national soccer team, it is an anomaly to have no training and games for half a year in a row. As of now, although the AFC has confirmed that the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
It will be held in a different location, but there has not been any change in the adjustment program of the competition period. After the completion of the Qatar World Qualification Tournament, the Chinese soccer world urgently needs to complete the transition of the old and the new. Although the team due to the epidemic and other external factors in the short term difficult to carry out international warm-up games, but the necessary preparation program can not be ignored. The situation of "dragons without a leader" is obviously not suitable. In this context, Li Xiaopeng coaching team to stay or not, it is urgent to give a clear answer as soon as possible.
On May 16, there was media speculation that "
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It is likely that a new head coach will be chosen." However, the CFA has yet to receive such confirmation. It should be emphasized that the appointment of Li Xiaopeng's team is under the leadership of the sports administration
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This is done under the auspices of the "Leadership Operating Group". Even if the confirmation of the change of manager, but also by the management of the team through a rigorous process of specific implementation. From this point of view, the decision-making power about the replacement of the coach is not in the hands of the CFA, perhaps the CFA is also waiting.
It is reported that when the team management initially chose Li Xiaopeng, it was made clear that under normal circumstances
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There will be no head coaching change anytime soon, which is in line with the National
women's soccer
The selection of Shui Qingxia as skipper was similar.
However, up to now, the team management did not give a clear response on the issue of Li Xiaopeng's stay. Li Xiaopeng has not even received a notice to "report on the final 4 rounds of the 12 rounds of the team work". In other words, Li Xiaopeng still has no definite answer as to whether he will stay or not. In the strict sense, Li Xiaopeng is still
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Head Coach, so should he then continue with all the preparations for the next phase of the team's preparation?
