Recently, the Chinese men's football team announced the latest Asian Cup training list, however, the 34-year-old naturalized goalscorer Aikesen was once again defeated. This news is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Ackerson, because his long-cherished wish has always been to continue to play for the national football team and represent the national team in a tournament.
According to people close to Ackerson, he returned to the Chinese Super League last year, and his biggest wish is to continue to play for the national football team. However, now that he has been selected from the national football team, Ackerson's future has become uncertain. In order to wait for the call of the national football team, Aikesen has been guarding his injury after the end of the Chinese Super League and has not chosen surgery. Now, however, his hopes seem to have been dashed.
If the Chinese men's football team performs well in this Asian Cup and completes the set goal, then Exxon's international career may be over. After all, he is 34 years old, and his form in the Chinese Super League has seriously declined this season. If the poor record of the Chinese men's football team in the Asian Cup leads to Jankovic's dismissal, then after the new coach takes office next year, as long as Ackerson performs well in the Chinese Super League, he may still have the opportunity to continue to play in the world preliminaries. But this probability is very small, after all, Exxon is 34 years old.
For so many years, Exxon has represented Evergrande and Haigang, and he has no more economic pursuits. Now that the last desire to continue fighting for his country is about to be dashed, perhaps, like his former teammate Goulart, choosing a dignified farewell is the best option.
In any case, Exxon is an important figure in the history of Chinese football. His defeat is not only his personal regret, but also the regret of Chinese football. It is hoped that in the future, Chinese football will continue to grow and provide a stage for more players to show their talents.