Antonio's insights are accurate, but if a long-term training program is implemented, all factors need to be considered in a balanced manner, and the situation in the Chinese Super League is fundamentally different from that of the U21 Youth Army.

Faced with the need for a change of manager, time is running out and it is only right that the FA should look at the overall strategy and fully support Antonio's vision.

The move pretty much puts an end to Ivan's dismissal. This is undoubtedly welcome news for the national team and fans in general, after all, the national team is at a low ebb and if Ivan is allowed to continue, the team is threatening to extend its losing streak.

One more piece of good news is the latest developments in the standings.

The national team's most tangible goal at the moment is to qualify for the top four play-offs. Looking at the table, it is clear that the team is not without a chance of winning the group, despite the fact that they have failed to win two consecutive matches and have not been able to collect any points. We are only two points adrift of fourth-placed Indonesia, in other words, one win is all it takes to close the gap.

Furthermore, we have already beaten two of the strongest teams in the group - Japan and Saudi Arabia - in the first two rounds of the tournament, so we can reasonably expect to pick up points in our upcoming matches against Australia and Indonesia.

Of course, the "good news" in terms of points still depends on the expectations brought by the coaching change. Changing coaches is like changing swords, only if the new coach decisively takes charge of the coaching whip, we can help the national team get out of the predicament as soon as possible. If we continue with Ivan's coaching style, it will be difficult to improve the situation.

In any case, Antonio's taking over is certainly good news for the national team. Song Kai, the head of the FA, can also ease the pressure a bit and get rid of the constant public opinion.

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