The performance of the Chinese men's football team was disappointing, not only because of the loss, but also because of the mentality of the team in the game. Feng Xiaoting made some key points in the interview, and he believes that the problems of the Chinese men's football team have gone beyond the simple desire to win and lose, but have manifested themselves in the mentality and behavior of the players. He pointed out that many players are afraid of making mistakes in the game and are afraid of taking responsibility, so they choose the behavior of "dodging the ball", that is, avoiding actively participating in the attack or defense to reduce the chance of making mistakes.
This behavior is actually a manifestation of a lack of coordination and trust between the players. Feng Xiaoting described a scene in which a teammate deliberately stood near the opposing defender when passing the ball, putting the passer in an awkward position - to pass or not to pass. This kind of behavior is not only a manifestation of evading responsibility, but also a manifestation of a negative mentality. Feng Xiaoting stressed that the philosophy he has adhered to since he was a child is to actively participate in the game and clear the siege for his teammates, even the central defenders should take the initiative to help their teammates who are surrounded by the opposition and provide them with opportunities to pass the ball.
This philosophy reflects a sense of teamwork and responsibility that each player should take the initiative to work together to deal with difficulties. And now the situation seems to be that everyone is avoiding difficulties and is unwilling to share the pressure for their teammates. This mentality not only affects the overall tactical execution of the team, but also weakens the cohesion of the team.
Specifically, Feng Xiaoting mentioned in the interview that some players evaded responsibility during the game. For example, he said that Jiang Guangtai frequently chose to kick off and cross the line on the field, not because of a lack of willingness to create opportunities, but because in the face of the opponent's pressing, he could not find a suitable pass object, so he could only choose this seemingly safe way. However, this approach actually wastes a lot of attacking opportunities.
The real reason behind this phenomenon is the negative tactics adopted by the players in order to evade their responsibilities. During the game, some players deliberately run in front of the opposing player to avoid receiving the ball, which is rare in professional football. On the contrary, in other countries, the players are actively looking for open spaces and taking the initiative to ask for the ball, which is a stark contrast.
This behavior actually weakened the team's overall performance and affected the outcome of the game. The fear of accountability is unacceptable, as it not only harms the development of the individual, but also weakens the fighting capacity of the collective. Team management may need to put these underperforming players under scrutiny. If there is a real fear of accountability, such a player may not be suitable to represent the Chinese men's football team at a high level in international competitions.
To solve the mentality problem of the Chinese men's football team, it is necessary to start from many aspects. First of all, the team management should strengthen the psychological training of the players to help them build the right game mentality. Mistakes are inevitable and players should learn to face them, take responsibility and learn from them.
Secondly, teamwork and communication should be strengthened within the team. Every player should be clear about their roles and responsibilities, rather than running away from difficulties and responsibilities. Only when everyone is brave enough to take on their responsibilities can the team really play its overall strength and cohesion.
Finally, the Chinese Football Association and clubs should increase the cultivation and attention of youth football. Cultivating the game mentality and teamwork spirit of young players, so that they can develop the right attitude and values in the process of growth, will contribute to the development of the Chinese men's football team in the future.
The Chinese men's football team's performance in the Asian Cup was disappointing, but behind this is a reflection of the team's mentality. Feng Xiaoting's point of view makes us think deeply, the players' fear of making mistakes, fear of taking responsibility, and evasion of responsibility have become the key factors restricting the development of the team.
Although it is not easy to change the mentality, we can start from various aspects, such as strengthening mental training, strengthening teamwork and communication, and focusing on the development of youth football, to help the team improve their mentality.
At the same time, the team management should also conduct strict vetting of players who are underperforming to ensure that each player has the right game mentality and responsibility. Only when every player can actively participate and cooperate and have the courage to take responsibility can the Chinese men's football team achieve better results in future competitions.
Let's hope that the Chinese men's football team can overcome the mentality problem and show a better performance!