The performance of the national football team in the Asian Cup this time is really heartbreaking. 2 draws and 1 loss, and they were eliminated in the group stage, which makes me feel that our football still has a long way to go. I heard that Coach Jankovic might be out of class, and I had mixed feelings. Although he led the team to poor results, it was not all his responsibility. A change of coach is like a change of knife, but can it really change the status quo?
Seeing that the national football team has excluded the coaches of the Chinese Super League and Japan and South Korea, I can't help but wonder, who will we choose to lead the team this time? In the contract signed by the Chinese Football Association with Jankovic last year, there are clear tasks and requirements at each stage. Obviously, we didn't live up to expectations, we didn't make it out of the group and we didn't score a single goal, the worst record in our history.
The fiasco of the Asian Cup is not just a problem of the coach, but a problem of the entire system, the training mechanism and even the mentality of the players. Although I have reservations about the change of manager, I also understand that sometimes some changes are needed to stimulate new energy. After all, our goal is the round of 36 of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers, and reaching the round of 18 should be at least a basic goal.
I heard that the new coach should have international experience, be familiar with Asian football, and have a good European coach. This condition sounds not low, but what I am more concerned about is whether such a coach can adapt to the environment of Chinese football and whether he can really help players grow. It's not just a question of coaching, it's about whether he fits into our culture and brings out the best in the players.
Now, the change of coach of the national football team has become a hot topic. What we need is not only a famous coach, but also a coach who can lead the national football team out of the trough and truly improve its strength. I hope that the Chinese Football Association can think more about the long-term when selecting a coach, not just short-term results.
As an ordinary football fan, I always have hope for the national football team. Although I have been disappointed, I still support it wholeheartedly every time I play. I hope that under the leadership of the new coach, the national football team can find a development path that suits them, not only in Asia, but also on the world stage. Every step of the growth of the national football team has the support and expectation of our fans. I hope the new coach can bring us different surprises!