On 23 February, as the Football Association (FA) manager selection drew to a close, the signs of Ivankovic's coaching were becoming clearer, and it was expected to be officially announced in the next 48 hours. Although the Asian Cup has long ended, the national football team is out, Jankovic has not been dismissed, and the appointment of the new coach has not yet been officially announced, but this day is not far away.
According to domestic ** reports, Petkovic is about to sign for Algeria, making Ivankovic the first choice of the Football Association. He has already travelled to China for a final interview, and it is reported that his claim for an annual salary of 1.5 million euros meets the standards of the Football Association. Wang Tao, a well-known ** person, revealed that Ivankovic's joining has been basically finalized, and Qin Yun also said that the Football Association is expected to announce the news before the Super Cup. The Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on February 25, with only two days left before the official announcement.
As the new manager, Ivankovic has four major advantages: he knows Asian football inside and out, has coached and won the Chinese Super League, led the Oman team to significant improvement, and his annual salary is in line with the Football Association's budget. But there are two potential concerns to be aware of. First of all, although his tactics are considered avant-garde, it is doubtful that his philosophy can lead the national football team to new heights with the rapid development of modern football. Secondly, despite his success at Shandong Taishan, he has been away from Chinese football for more than a decade and may have a shorter period of readaptation. In contrast, Wang Tao prefers Cui Kangxi to coach the national football team, but this wish does not seem realistic.
To sum up, despite Ivankovic's experience and strengths as a new coach, the challenges he faces cannot be ignored. We look forward to him leading the national football team out of the predicament and ushering in new glory. So, what do you think of Ivan kovic's appointment as the coach of the Chinese men's football team?