On the occasion of New Year's Day, Chinese football embarked on a new journey in 2024 and couldn't wait to start a decisive step in preparing for the Asian Cup. Jankovic led the national football team to prepare for the training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the warm-up match became a key moment for the team to train and adjust.
The warm-up match is an important opportunity for the team to improve their tacit understanding and test their tactics, and tonight, the national football team will usher in the third warm-up match at 8 p.m., against the Hong Kong men's football team. This game is not only the last test of the national football team's preparation for the Asian Cup, but also a generous gift to the fans on New Year's Day.
Prior to this, the national football team went through a training camp in Shanghai, and then went to Abu Dhabi for a three-week intensive training. Two warm-up matches have been played, with a 5-1 win over the UAE's No. 1 league team, Regional Sporting, but the national football team suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Oman men's football team, ranked ninth in Asia, to the disappointment of fans.
The defeat was not discouraging, with coach Jankovic pointing out that the fluctuations in the team's form were a natural response to the drop in fitness and the increase in training intensity. He sees the opportunity behind the loss and sees it as an opportunity to identify problems, improve them, and solve them. In tonight's game, Jankovic once again stressed that as long as the team performs well, the whole team will be given a day off, which has undoubtedly become a huge motivation for the players.
The Hong Kong, China men's football team, as an opponent, is no stranger to the national football team. The two teams have met 31 times in international A-level competitions, with the national football team winning 20 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses, and the last time they lost was in 1995. For 28 years, the national football team has maintained an unbeaten record against Hong Kong, China, and this match is an opportunity for the national football team to continue to consolidate its dominance.
Speaking before the game, Jankovic said: "We won't have a day off as a team during the training camp throughout the UAE. However, if you can play well in this warm-up match with Hong Kong, on January 2nd, I will surprise you. ”
Although the result of the warm-up match is not the most crucial for Jankovic, considering that this is a FIFA A-level warm-up match, the result of the match will be linked to the team's international ranking points, and it is also related to the team's confidence before the Asian Cup. Therefore, Jankovic and the team are very hungry to win in this game.
In their last match against Oman, China lost 2-0 to their opponents, and this defeat seems normal to head coach Jankovic. The team was affected by the intensity and amount of exercise in the early training camp, and there was fatigue. However, Jankovic reminded the players not to dwell on the defeat and to give it their all to prepare for the Asian Cup.
In order to protect the team's key players, including Wu Shaocong, Wu Xi, Jiang Guangtai and other players who were absent in the last game, Jankovic did not arrange excessive intensity in training. It's also to make sure the players are in good shape and avoid injury.
Tonight's game will be a good start for the fans. On New Year's Eve, fans will gather at Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi to witness the wonderful performance of the national football team. Jankovic and his ** will present an unforgettable gift this New Year, opening a glorious chapter in the journey of 2024. At this moment full of expectations, the national football team once again showed its determination and strength to move forward.
In the early morning of New Year's Day, the national football team stood at a new starting point and ushered in new challenges. Fans will accompany the national football team every step of the way, looking forward to their new glory in the Asian Cup. Come on, national football!In 2024, let's witness your glorious moments together!