Football, for many of us, is more than just a game, it carries passions, dreams, and even an attitude towards life. But a recent news about the Chinese men's football team forced me to stand up and talk about my views.
With a score of 0-8, this is the result of the Chinese U16 men's football team against the Borussia Mönchen echelon. Seeing such a scoreline, my first reaction was not anger, but disappointment. Disappointed in our team, we were able to lose so badly. But what puzzled me even more was that the new head coach Kenichi Uemura did not go to Germany with the team for training. In such a situation, I can't help but ask, what is our Football Association doing?
We all know that coaches play a vital role in the team. He is not only the formulator of tactics, but also the leader of the spirit of the players. If the manager is absent during such an important training period, how can the team not lose direction?
Of course, the Football Association then arranged for an interim coach to fill the vacancy. But the question is, does this expediency really solve the underlying problem? A team without a manager is like a body without a soul, lacking direction and motivation.
Here, I have to mention the new coach of the national football team, Ivankovic. After he took office, the Football Association arranged a number of Chinese coaches to assist him, which was good news. But after seeing the embarrassment of the U16s, I couldn't help but worry: can such a system really bring about changes in our football?
As a regular football fan, I have a simple and pure love for football. What I want to see is the hard work and sweat on the pitch, the dignity and hard work outside of the score. But now, we get repeated disappointments.
What I want to say is that every decision made by the Football Association should not be a simple personnel change, but should be a thoughtful consideration for the future. What the players need is not only technical training, but also psychological guidance and support. And all of this needs a responsible and capable team leader to complete.
Finally, I would like to say to our players: it is always the case that you win and lose, and it is important to learn from every defeat and keep moving forward. I will continue to support you, because I believe that with enough effort and the right guidance, the future will always be better.