The national football team this time can be described as a reversal of fortune, the war in the smoke, no generals leading the army, no special aircraft transportation, no generous bonuses, no grand departure ceremony, only three-star hotels as a place to stay. In this kind of low-profile to the extreme environment, Jankovic's national team in charge of the away to 2-1 score against Thailand, overfulfilled the set goal.
The national football team has a legend of "rising against all odds". The more critical the situation, the more can stimulate the amazing explosive force. This time in Thailand to fight the top 36, once again verified this legend.
However, before the national football team left for Thailand, public opinion was in mourning. Most fans predicted that the national football team could at most draw with their opponents, and few dared to assert that the national football team could win. Against this backdrop, the former Chinese Super League (CSL) champions Guangzhou Evergrande were once again targeted. Even Qingdao West Coast's manager Jangovic (pictured below), who has successfully led the Chinese League One team, is demanding that Evergrande take at least half the blame for the current state of the national soccer team.
Public opinion exploded when Jangovic's comments were made. There were those in favor and those against. Those in favor stood on the moral high ground and spoke righteously. The opponents, though considering their views unreasonable, were powerless to refute them.
However, the facts gave Jangovic a resounding slap in the face. His comments not only did not have any effect, but also became a laughing stock as the national soccer team defeated Thailand on the road.
The game came to an end, the national soccer team's victory instantly topped the top of the hot search list, and another hot topic was Jan Govich's pursuit of Evergrande's responsibility.
Fans were buzzing in the comments section, arguing that Evergrande was responsible for the national soccer team's superior performance over Thailand (above). I actually couldn't help but laugh. Who is this flirting with?
Some fans commented, "Evergrande should at least take half the responsibility for the performance of the national soccer team." There are also netizens who say that if Evergrande does not recognize this, it does not make sense.
These comments may seem nonsensical, but they are not without merit. After all, Jangovic put the blame on Evergrande. Of course, Evergrande needs to be responsible when the national soccer team wins, and the same can not stay out of the game when losing. There is nothing wrong with such an understanding!
These responses reflect the fans' displeasure with Jan Govich's accusations, but if you analyze it in depth, you will find that Evergrande is indeed inextricably linked to the national football team's victory.
The first goal was scored thanks to an assist from Wei Shihao, and the second goal was scored by Wang Shangyuan, both of whom previously played for Guangzhou Evergrande. In a way, Evergrande shared half of the blame for the victory.
Jangovic emphasized, "For the Chinese national team, Evergrande is at least half responsible."
Due to Guangzhou Evergrande's controversial approach to the use of foreign aid, the characteristics of domestic local players have not been highlighted.
It is true that the current domestic homegrown players are not displaying distinct personalities and this view is quite pertinent. However, in exploring the cause of the disease, Jangovic has misdiagnosed it based on his own preferences. It is no wonder that this view has triggered a lot of discontent and rebuttal from fans.
Fans with a little bit of common sense in soccer are well aware that a team is only responsible for its own signings, playing style and investments. As to whether other teams follow suit, that is the independent behavior of each team, Evergrande cannot control, prevent or be responsible for that.
Today, Jangovic is once again in the spotlight. As a former professional player and current coach, who should know his way around soccer, he has made some remarks that are both brilliant and amateurish, which is baffling. Whether he is really speaking out for Chinese soccer or has ulterior motives is thought-provoking.
