With the Asian Cup roster about to be revealed, the report of "Football Newspaper" has attracted widespread attention. There is a great deal of curiosity about the decision of national team coach Jankovic to select naturalized players.
It is reported that this time the list may cause controversy, especially when it comes to the two high-profile naturalized players, Exxon and Fernando.
In the selection of the squad for the round of 36 in November, Jankovic made some surprising decisions. Ackerson, even if there were no injury problems, was not selected for the list, but Zhang Yuning, who was preliminary, was selected to participate in the competition.
At that time, Jiang Guangtai was absent due to injury, and the only naturalized player representing the national football team was Li Ke. This decision caused a lot of controversy, and fans began to question the selection of the manager.
According to the Football Newspaper, the Asian Cup roster will only contain 26 players, which means Jankovic will need to be careful in the selection of personnel.
Ackerson chose to return to Brazil for a holiday after the 2023 Chinese Super League season in Chengdu Rongcheng, making it highly likely that he will be left out of the Asian Cup squad. Such a decision may cause discontent among the fans, but for the manager, in any case, there is a need to strike a balance between overall strength and tactical needs.
Another high-profile naturalized player, Fernando, performed well in Shandong Taishan's AFC Champions League match, scoring a hat-trick of assists. However, it has been reported that he will still struggle to win Jankovic's favor and may not be able to make the squad for the Asian Cup.
This has made the manager's decision-making even more confusing, after all, it is reasonable to expect that players who have performed well in club competitions should be given more opportunities in the national team.
Alan and Luo Guofu have long been abandoned by the national football team, and their selection is very unlikely. The manager seems to prefer to select young and promising players to build a stronger squad for the future national team. This is also a decision-making direction, although it may cause controversy in the short term, but for the overall construction of the national football team, it is a choice with long-term significance.
After Jiang Guangtai recovered from injury, Jankovic was left with only Li Ke and Jiang Guangtai in terms of naturalized players to choose from. It's a limitation for the team, but it's also an opportunity.
Whether or not the two players can perform well in the Asian Cup will have a direct impact on the overall performance of the team. Jiang Guangtai's return from injury has brought a glimmer of hope to the national team, and his performance will be the focus of fans' attention.
As the announcement of the Asian Cup roster approaches, the focus of fans' attention is gradually focused on the preparation of the national team and the selection decision of the manager.
After the news spread that Ackerson and Fernando might not be on the Asian Cup squad, fans expressed a variety of opinions. Some fans are skeptical of coach Jankovic's decision-making, while others are optimistic about the opportunities for young players to make their mark on the national team stage.
In the list of the national football Asian Cup, in addition to the selection of naturalized players, coach Jankovic also needs to face the selection problem of other positions. Jiang Guangtai's return from injury has brought a ray of hope to the team, and his swiftness has made fans have high hopes for his performance in the Asian Cup.
At the same time, Li Ke's performance has also attracted much attention, and he will be a big weapon for the national football team in the Asian Cup. At the same time, the teams participating in the Asian Cup have introduced high-level naturalized players, which makes the competition more and more fierce throughout the competition.
Teams such as Hong Kong, China have announced naturalized players, and the landscape of Asian football is gradually changing. For the national football team, how to stand out in this competitive environment has become a common goal for fans.
Overall, the announcement of the AFC squad will be a high-profile moment. Fans may have some controversial decisions, but the wish is the same, that is, the national football team can perform well in the Asian Cup and win respect and glory for Chinese football again.
Coach Jankovic will have to deal with the selection of players, tactical adjustments, and the overall morale of the team, which will also be a big test for him in this Asian Cup campaign. No matter what the final result is, the hard work and hard work of the national football team will surely leave a deep impression on the fans and inspire more people to love and support Chinese football.