Whenever we talk about the national football team, our mood is always mixed. But today, I want to talk about the changes that are coming – the news that Petkovic could become the new coach of the national football team. This is not just news, but a ray of hope for all of us who love football.
First, let's take a look at Petkovic's coaching journey. He was the coach of the Swiss national team for seven years, during which time the Swiss team performed impressively, reaching three consecutive European Championship and World Cup finals, and at one point breaking into the top 10 of European football. Such a record is enough to prove Petkovic's coaching ability and exquisite tactical layout.
Looking at the national football team, we are at a moment where we urgently need change. After experiencing the trough of the Asian Cup, the national football team fell to 88th in the world ranking, and the Asian ranking also fell to 13th. Such a result makes every Chinese fan feel heartache. But even so, we have never given up hope and always look forward to the rise of the national football team.
Petkovic's arrival may be this turning point. The 4-2-3-1 formation he excels at, emphasizing quick attacking on the flanks and a balance between attack and defence, is exactly what the national football team needs. We are eager to see that under his tutelage, the national football team can play its true strength and show a different style.
But the process of choosing a new coach was not all smooth sailing. Ivankovic is also a very good candidate and is very familiar with both Chinese and Asian football. However, the Football Association prefers to find a good coach with European coaching experience in the selection of new coaches. At this point, Petkovic is undoubtedly more in line with the bill. Not only does he have a wealth of coaching experience in Europe, but he has also managed to improve the overall strength of the Swiss team and the international rankings.
What the national football team needs most at the moment is such a coach who can bring about change. At Euro 2020, Petkovic led Switzerland to a penalty shootout of favourites France in the 1 8 finals, which was a testament to his ability and courage. We hope that he can bring this courage and wisdom to the national football team and help us achieve better results in the next competitions.
Moreover, time waits for no one. The next round of the World Preliminary Championships is not far away, and the national football team needs to complete the coach replacement in a short period of time and quickly enter the state of preparation. It's a big challenge, but it's also an opportunity to start over. We look forward to Petkovic being able to integrate into the team as soon as possible, get to know every player, and build a tactical system suitable for the national football team.
As ordinary fans, our support may be insignificant, but our hearts are with the national football team. We believe that as long as there is a correct direction and firm belief, Chinese football will eventually usher in its own spring. Petkovic's addition hopefully will be a signal of the arrival of this spring. Let's look forward to seeing what kind of excitement the national football team can create under the leadership of the new coach.