On May 14, the AFC gave an order, the 2023 Asian Cup schedule changed dramatically, bidding for the city's disputes put down for the time being, but China's men's football team is facing a more and more serious test.
Looking back to 2004, China's men's football team to host the identity of the host, although the defeat is still glorious, had in the final of the Asian Cup and Japan to compete, and ultimately, although the runner-up, but wrote a brilliant chapter of China's men's football. However, this time the Asian Cup changed places, our team lost the aura of the host, can only be ordinary participation in the identity, facing new challenges. Currently our team is ranked 10th in Asia, the final stage of the Asian Cup group draw will also be based on the latest rankings, our team or will face fierce competition in the second or even third gear.
Normally, the goal of our team in the Asian Cup at home should be to reach the quarterfinals. However, in the face of the current situation of our team, this goal seems particularly difficult. The Asian Cup is held in a different place, our team's goal should naturally be adjusted, the group out of the line to become the bottom line, and can enter the top eight, will undoubtedly be worth celebrating the achievement.
It is worth mentioning that the national football team's preparation program and the head coach Li Xiaopeng's retention problem is still unclear. From the perspective of preparation for the World Cup, this Asian Cup should be a good opportunity for the old and new. However, the Asian Cup held in a different place, for our country's soccer, both a major challenge, but also may become a favorable condition for the replacement of the old and the new - the pressure is reduced, the national football team has more time to carry out the replacement of players.
In addition, the national football team also needs to determine as soon as possible the choice of head coach for the future World Cup cycle. Whether it is to keep Li Xiaopeng or choose a new coach, a decision must be made as soon as possible. At present, rumors about the new coach of the national football team are endless, and it seems likely that our team will usher in a new head coach. In the face of the upcoming fierce competition, our team needs to start the preparation for the new cycle as soon as possible.
