Chinese men's football team Wu Lei: The national football team is no longer Asia's second-rate Chinese men's football team was once known as "Asia's second-rate", and now it seems that this title is simply a "lift" for them. The Asian Cup did not score a goal and "only conceded one goal", today's Chinese men's football team, not to mention the second-rate in Asia, I am afraid that even the third-rate in Asia will be difficult to gain a foothold.
First, the strength has regressed, which is staggering
Looking back a few years ago, when the national football team could still wrestle with strong teams in the Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers, we could still make excuses for them, saying that they were unlucky and the opponents were too strong. But now, in the face of Asia.
Second- and third-rate teams, the performance of the national football team is simply a big surprise. The mistakes in the game, the chaotic attack and defense, make one wonder: is this still the national team we once knew?
Second, the selection of players is like "catching strong men".
Although the Chinese Super League is still hot, the quality of the players in it is worrying. Either foreign players dominate one side, or local players perform mediocre. When the national team selects players, it is like "catching a strong man", as long as they can run two steps on the field, they are recruited into the national team. With such selection criteria, it is no wonder that it is difficult for the national football team to make a difference in the international arena.
Third, the coaching team is more amateur than the players
When it comes to the coaching team of the national football team, it is even more laughable. Some coaches are not well-known internationally, but they are thriving in Chinese football circles. Their command and tactical set-up in the game is simply more amateurish than the performance of the players. When facing strong teams, their tactical adjustments are often "try to change people", such a coaching team, no wonder the national football team will lose again and again.
Fourth, football culture is still in the stage of "gambling".
Give me 60 million, and I will guarantee 4 players to enter the national team! "Doesn't your conscience hurt?! "Compared with the profound football tradition and cultural heritage of European and South American countries, China's football culture is still at the shallow level of "gambling". Fans are more concerned with the outcome of the game and the win or loss of the bet than the football itself. How can such a football culture produce excellent players and coaches?
V. Conclusion
The current situation of the Chinese men's football team can be said to be distressing. From the second-rate in Asia to today's "non-stream", the speed of the degeneration of the national football team is jaw-dropping. But even so, we still hope that the national football team can regain its former glory as soon as possible. But before they can do that, they may need to start by "recognizing themselves".