Chinese footballIn 2023Asian Cupsuffered a complete defeat. In the three matches of the group stage,National teamNot only did they fail to score, but they couldn't even win. This result is disappointing, but also recognizableChinese footballThe status of football in Asia and even in the world has declined significantly. Not only are we far behind the top Asian teams such as Japan, South Korea, Iran, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, but we are also very difficult to win against some of the Asian underdogs such as Malaysia and India. Unable to score a goal becomesNational teamThe biggest reason for this is the lack of good strikers.
Chinese footballThe problem is that the development of homegrown strikers is not enough. In the Chinese Super League, the central axis of each team is basically composed of foreign aid, and the position of the striker is also assumed by the main offensive responsibility of the foreign aid. Local strikers are often confined to the bench, and even when they do, they are only squeezed to the side to assist the attack. Such a situation has led to the inability of homegrown strikers to withstand the pressure in the league once representedNational teamIt's hard to play well when you're playing. InAsian CupIn the group stage,National teamIt's not that there weren't any chances created for the back of the net, but it didn't matterWu LeiZhang YuningStillWei ShihaoSeveral strikers missed the chance to score. EspeciallyWu LeiIt is regrettable and helpless to not be able to score in the face of an empty goal.
InAsian CupIn the group stage, the long-awaitedWei ShihaoFinally made a comeback in the last game. However, due to previous injury issues,Wei ShihaoThe state of affairs has apparently not fully recovered. Although he came close to scoring on a couple of occasions against Qatar, he failed to capitalise on them in the end. Undoubtedly, it was a disappointment for his performance. After the game,Wei Shihaomade a helpless statement, he said that the seven words "we played too ugly" reflected his frustration andNational teamWeakness of overall performance.
ForChinese national teamof teaching assistantsZheng Zhito see the young players hereAsian CupHe also felt very sorry for being so vulnerable. As a veteran,Zheng ZhiOnce experiencedChinese football** The turn of the times and the troughs, he toNational teamThe success or failure of has a deep experience and expectation. What he didn't expect, however, was thisNational team's forward line is so weak, even with the ability to threaten offensivelyWei ShihaoNor has it been able to turn the tide. Let'sZheng ZhiRightChinese footballThe future is even more worrisome.
Wei ShihaoInAsian CupThe statement after the game shocked and agreed with the fans. After all, for these care and supportNational teamof fans,National teamThe performance was really beyond their expectations. Chinese footballIn recent years, I have been trying to improve myself, but such efforts do not seem to be paying off as they should be. Wu LeiZhang YuningwithWei Shihaoand other young players are representedChinese footballof the new forces, however, they areAsian CupThe performance was disappointing. Wei Shihao's statement has become the spokesperson in their hearts, and they are rightNational teamexpressed helplessness and disappointment.
FaceChinese footballWe can't just put the blame on individual players or coaches. Fundamentally,Chinese footballThe problem is systemic. We need to reflect holistically and change from changeAcademyFrom building a perfect competition mechanism to strengthening professional management, all aspects need to be improved and made breakthroughs. Only by really finding the problem and taking practical and effective measures,Chinese footballIt is possible to get out of the trough and return to the ranks of Asian powerhouses.
As fans, we can't give up on the right eitherChinese footballsupport. Whether we win or lose, we should continue to support and careNational teamAfter all, they represent our country and national dignity. Despite the disappointing predicament and failures in front of you, you can only persevere and believeChinese footballThe future will be even better. HopefullyWei Shihaoand other young players are able to learn fromAsian CupLearn from the failures and prepare for future competitions, for:Chinese footballto contribute to the rise.