In the competition for the position of coach in Chinese football, Ivankovic's name appears frequently like a bright star. Everyone thought that he would be the best choice for the new coach of the national football team, but the story behind the scenes is far more complicated than we imagined. The recent revelations have opened the eyes of our fans, and it turns out that in the hearts of the Chinese Football Association, Ivankovic is just a "spare tire". Yes, you heard it right, a spare tire!
According to "Oriental Sports**", the Chinese Football Association's sincerity is that they are more fond of Petkovic, who led the Swiss team to glory. It's a pity that Petkovic chose the olive branch of Algeria, leaving the messy back of the Chinese Football Association and Ivankovic in the wind. This can't help but make people think, what are the standards and strategies of the Football Association in the selection process? Why do you always play the role of a follower rather than a frontrunner in the international football coaching market?
After Petkovic gave up the national football team, Ivankovic, the "spare tire", was suddenly pushed to the forefront. Although he is said to be an alternative, Ivankovic's experience and ability should not be underestimated. His familiarity with Asian football, combined with a modest annual salary requirement, made him a logical choice when Petkovic was out of the picture. But such reasonableness always seems to be accompanied by a hint of helplessness and bitterness.
As fans, we are no stranger to the change of national football coaches. But every competition for the position of coach always reflects the helplessness and challenges of Chinese football. The fierce competition in the international football market makes us have to face the reality: even the position of the national football coach cannot escape the rules of the "money game".
Although Ivankovic's annual salary is not low, it is obviously not the top in the era of competitive sports, where money is paramount. His final appointment is not only a test of his personal ability, but also a big test of the Chinese Football Association's vision and decision-making ability. What Ivankovic needs to do is not only to lead the national football team to good results, but more importantly, to prove that he is not a simple "spare tire", but the best candidate who is really suitable for the national football team.
For us ordinary fans, no matter who becomes the new coach, what we are most concerned about is what the national football team can achieve under his leadership. I hope Ivankovic can not only surpass the label of "spare tire", but also bring us surprises and let the national football team go further in the international arena. After all, for us who love football, every improvement of the national football team is the greatest encouragement and support for us.