"Team members, I have just explained in detail the technical characteristics of the Saudi team and our countermeasures. Everyone knows how to play in this game, how to cooperate with teammates, and how to implement tactical ideas. Continue.
Let me analyze with you how the outcome of this game will affect us."
In the conference room of Liaozu Hotel, the national team coaching staff, team leader and Football Association Vice Chairman Nan Yong were present. Ali Haan continuously conveyed his words to the national players at the long table through an interpreter.
"Our group consists of four members. In the end, the top two will qualify directly. The third place will compete with the third place in another group for a spot. The winner will compete with the winner of the Caribbean region for a spot in the World Cup. As last year's Asian Cup
Champion, we don’t think about this path, our goal is to qualify directly.” Ali Haan said with rare seriousness: “Let me give you a mathematical explanation.”
Wang Ai, who was sitting in the second row of the long table, suddenly raised his head and looked at Old Ali when he heard this. It happened that Old Ali also looked at him, and the two looked at each other with a smile. Looking at the first stage of the qualifiers, Wang Ai
Ai's special reminder to him impressed him deeply.
"There will be a total of 12 games in this group. Based on the maximum number of points won by all wins and no draws, there will be 36 points, falling on our four teams, with an average of 9 points per team. With 9 points as the middle line
, will be divided into 15 points, 12 points, 6 points and 3 points. In other words, as long as we defeat Saudi Arabia and gain 9 points, theoretically we are already on the threshold of qualifying. Even in the next three games
If we lose all, then we may have the same chance to appear as a group opponent with three wins and three losses. And if we win any of the three games after winning this game, or draw two,
We will qualify directly, and you will compete in the World Cup in Germany next year. Now after two games in this group, we have won two, Saudi Arabia has won one and drawn one, Uzbekistan has drawn one and lost two, and South Korea has lost two. If we defeat Saudi Arabia next, then we will
It is 9 points, Saudi Arabia is 4 points. In the match between South Korea and Uzbekistan, we think South Korea has a greater chance of winning, so South Korea has 3 points and Uzbekistan has 1 point. In other words, we are 6 points ahead of the third-placed South Korean team.
Then in the next game, if we draw with any opponent, then we will have 10 points. If South Korea wins 12 points, then Saudi Arabia can only win two, and it will also be 10 points. We have a chance to qualify. If South Korea has two
If we win and lose one, then South Korea will have 9 points, if Saudi Arabia wins 13 points, we will qualify. If South Korea has two wins and one draw, South Korea will have 10 points, and if Saudi Arabia will get two wins and one draw at most, it will be 11 points, we still have a chance to qualify.
And if we win the next game, then no matter what our opponents do, we will qualify directly."
Ali Hahn said something, the translator said something, and a long list of numbers made everyone feel sleepy. In short, they could hear that Ali was repeatedly emphasizing the importance of this game to Saudi Arabia.
Speaking of this, the national team leader Zhu Heyuan interjected: "Don't forget, this is our home court. We have leaders and fans across the country supporting us, and the weather in Shenyang is also very uncomfortable for our opponent Saudi Arabia. This is a very good situation."
It’s time to win Saudi Arabia. As long as we win this game and win one of the next three games, I don’t think it will be a problem for everyone here. Therefore, everyone must go all out to win Saudi Arabia!”
Nan Yong knocked on the table to attract everyone's attention: "We are all professional players, especially those who play in Europe. I know that your competition is under a lot of pressure, and your team is also relatively dependent on you, so you can
Determining the qualifying qualifications as soon as possible will also be conducive to the development of your club. This is a good thing for all of us. I think you yourself and your club also hope that you can end the national competition as soon as possible and play for the club. So, as soon as possible,
By winning, everyone can relax."
Everyone nodded. Nan Yong's words were on point. He flew back from Europe halfway across the world for training and competition, and then flew back again to continue training and competition. He was jet-lagged twice in half a month and couldn't rest for a day.
It would be a lie to say that I am not tired. Fortunately, I am not injured and my condition is not bad. But if I play six games with high intensity in the qualifying competition, it is hard to say what the result will be. I will be too tired and injured in the middle and fall behind. Personal development is not considered, the national team
The strength will decline.
Both football insiders and ordinary fans can see that the level of the national team formed by this group of overseas players is much higher than that formed by the Chinese Super League players, and the loss of any one of them cannot be compensated. Relatively speaking, the opponents, the Korean team
There are only four players in Europe, and Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia are simply local players. This means that although the Chinese team is strong, it also has shortcomings. The later it qualified, the more disadvantageous it will be, while opponents can use the Football Association's domestic league scheduling.
Provide a good environment for national team members to prepare for competition.
So despite the current two-game winning streak, the situation is great and the outside world is fanatical, but no one in this conference room dares to relax. Once this game is not won, it is almost certain that the Chinese team will go all out to take over.
No one can take a break during the game. If the absolute main players like Bai Guanghai and Wang Ai get injured, where can we find people like them?
The only remaining essence of Chinese football at the moment is the dozen or so players in this room. Anyone missing will be a big problem. This is the most obvious example of the weakening of the foundation of Chinese football. Time and time again, only a few players can be of great use.
It can make you feel at ease both up and down.
"In short!" Ali Haan said decisively after Nan Yong's speech: "We are going to play this match against Saudi Arabia as a final. I ask you to devote all your energy, strength, and concentration to defeat your opponent resolutely and decisively.
If you win, the road will be smooth. If you lose, the future will be bleak. I, Ali Hahn, do not ask you this, but I also ask myself this. If you lose, you will make a lot less money. The same is true for me, and I am even worse off than you.
, if I cannot lead the Chinese team to qualify for the World Cup, I will probably be fired. You are all the players I trust and selected by me. Don’t betray my trust, don’t betray the trust of your leaders and your fans, and don’t betray your potential.
A once in a lifetime opportunity to play in the World Cup."
All the players in the room were taking deep breaths and looking solemn.
Zhu Heyuan smiled and said: "Fortunately, Asia performed better in the last World Cup. Otherwise, there would not be four and a half places. Maybe there will be only four or three and a half left in the next World Cup. Moreover, the last one
The last time we played in the World Cup, the skills, condition, and experience of your players are the best. We also have strong confidence and a very united atmosphere. If we can't go out this time, these things may be gone next time.
That would be even harder."
This chapter has been completed!