In the old days, if someone on the internet mocked Wang Dalei as a "water boy", there would be a chorus of support. However, his recent slump against Japan, where he conceded seven goals in a row, has seen his popularity plummet. Even so, Ivan still believes in him. But it was in this matchup that he once again suffered four goals in the net. The goals conceded were certainly not surprising, but what was sobering were the turnovers that shouldn't have happened. So, is he still up to the task of being the national team's goalkeeper?
Analyzing the match, sports commentator Huang Qiang confessed that even he was impressed by the game. Numerous players in Shandong Taishan's team failed to show their proper standard in the match, which obviously cannot prove that they are a strong team. The fact that they are still like this against a weak team shows the lack of usual training. Especially Wang Dalei, who made a lot of mistakes and seemed to have problems with his mentality. The four goals conceded are closely linked to him. If one of China's top goalkeepers is in such a predicament, I'm afraid that many people are worried about him, worrying that he will take a bigger risk if he stays in the national team. Perhaps in Ivan's opinion, does Wang Dalei still have what it takes to guard the national goal? Many are even calling for his immediate replacement. After all, how many shadows will such a blunder leave?
