The addition of Ivankovic has become a hot topic in Chinese football recently, and every fan is full of expectations and doubts about the arrival of the old coach. As a regular fan, I would like to talk about my thoughts on the new manager.
First of all, Ivankovic's coaching experience in Asia is undoubtedly rich, whether it is winning the Chinese Super League or leading Iran and Oman to major tournaments, he has shown his ability. But we must also see that the current situation of the Chinese men's football team is not optimistic, and the team needs not only an experienced coach, but also a leader who can bring about change.
Ivankovic's arrival was seen as a silver lining, but many fans, like me, may have seen more of his "transitional" role. We are expecting a miracle, a qualitative change, but deep down we know that this is not a task that one or two people can accomplish. The problems of Chinese football are structural, and it is difficult to solve them in a short period of time.
However, as fans, we are always optimistic and hope that Ivankovic can bring a new tactical concept to the national football team, inspire the players and improve the atmosphere of the team. Judging from his previous coaching experience, Ivankovic is good at mobilizing the enthusiasm of players, which is undoubtedly a big positive for the current demoralized Chinese team.
But another layer of concern among fans is also very real, and even if Ivankovic makes a change, how long will that change last? Will the team be able to make a qualitative leap under his leadership? These are the test of time. There is no shortage of precedents for Chinese football to change coaches like changing knives, but behind every change of coach, there are expectations and disappointments of fans.
Finally, I would like to say that although I have certain expectations for Ivankovic, I hope that Chinese football can fundamentally solve the problem, improve youth training, improve the league structure, and provide a more stable talent flow for the national team. Ivankovic may be able to bring some short-term changes to the Chinese team, but in the long run, it will need the support and reform of the whole system. As fans, we will continue to support the national football team and look forward to a better tomorrow for Chinese football.