In fact, it is not easy to determine the strategy of this game. From a rational point of view, the Chinese team is the fourth team in this group recognized by FIFA. No matter how you dominate Asia, FIFA will
This organization does not admit it. Although after the first big victory over Sweden, betting companies in various European countries quickly adjusted the odds related to the Chinese team. However, it is a fantasy to say that the overall strength is stronger than the English team.
Even if there is such an unpredictable factor as Wang Ai.
Although the Chinese team made a major breakthrough in the last World Cup, it still failed to qualify from the group and reach a higher level. So this time, it should steadily pursue qualifying from the group rather than blindly pursue first place in the group, and then try to win in the knockout stage.
Draw a good lot. Chinese people don’t have that big appetite, and they don’t dare to really make plans like that.
Therefore, giving up the game against England should be the rational choice for the Chinese team at the moment. This kind of giving up can be public or secret. For example, giving up publicly is equivalent to changing the main lineup, and it is obvious that they will not play with you; giving up secretly is equivalent to giving up in secret.
Asking the players not to work too hard can also give the fans an explanation. Usually strong teams will do the latter if they want to give up any game.
But the situation of the Chinese team is a bit special. First, Chinese football has been weak for many years, and Chinese fans have been dissatisfied with the football industry for many years. Although there has been considerable relief in the past few years, expectations are still high; second, there are many Chinese fans, and it is difficult to agree with one another.
Because the media is a high-voltage power line in some fields, all the wildness is concentrated in the field of culture and sports. Football, as the largest sport, is particularly affected. The last World Cup was held in South Korea, and China went to more than 1,200 people in one breath.
Reporter, this time it was a bit far away, and the issue of travel expenses was a big deal, but even so, more than 500 reporters came. Usually, no matter how the Chinese team's game is played, don't expect everyone to agree. Even if you beat your opponent by a big margin,
Some people are also worried about whether it will drive opponents crazy, or simply involve youth training. Therefore, no matter what decision is made, it will bear a lot of responsibility, at least the pressure of public opinion; thirdly, the decision-making level of the Chinese team itself is
It is divided. Ali Haan and his assistant De Jong are on one side. Wang Ai pulls the Tübingen system, the main force of the national football team, on one side. The four Chinese coaching staff are vaguely on Wang Ai's side, but it is not obvious. In addition, there are
Nan Yong who came with the team, national team leader Zhu Heyuan and Yan Shiduo who was sitting in the rear in Beijing. Ali Haan and Wang Ai fought with each other, but at the same time resisted too much intervention by the Football Association. For example, in the process of determining the final roster, Ali Haan and Wang Ai were
The Chinese coaching staff negotiated and got Wang Ai's acknowledgment, and reported it to the Football Association after Wang Ai returned to China. During the whole process, the Football Association did not say anything. Yan Shiduo, a layman, did a good job and refused to interfere if he did not understand.
Due to the above complex factors, after the game against Sweden, when facing the next opponent's game strategy, the national team's coaching staff seemed to have two sides. They wanted to preserve their combat power and strive for the greatest chance of defeating the last team.
Their opponent, Paraguay, has definitely qualified, which is a historic breakthrough; at the same time, they hope to defeat England, win the first place in the group, and let the Chinese team go further.
This is a choice between low return but high success rate and high return but high risk. No one can guarantee the outcome of the choice. The football game itself is unpredictable. No matter which choice you make, you will have to bear a lot of responsibility if it fails.
A big responsibility, such as going all out to defeat England, or giving up the game but losing to Paraguay. Therefore, the initial idea of the national team coaching staff was to "learn from the best of others", but in fact, we will wait until the time comes.
The main force, but told them not to get injured, and had a wait-and-see attitude towards the game: if things went well, they would be as brave as a tiger and win over England; if things went badly, they would stay in one place and deal with errands.
Doing this can fool the fans, society and superiors. If you lose, you can say "we tried our best". If you win, it will be even better. In fact, many things in the Chinese cultural circle are decided this way. This is called "
"Moderate".
After the coaching staff came up with this idea, they found Wang Ai to discuss it. They were afraid that if the idea was unsuccessful, Wang Ai would react. After all, there were already cracks. Wang Ai today is not what he was four years ago, and Ali Haan does not have the affection that Milu had for Wang Ai.
, Wang Ai doesn’t have to take care of his face.
Unexpectedly, after Wang Ai listened to the plan, he thought for a moment and put forward a completely opposite opinion: "I think that before the competition, our tactical determination should be clear. Either we will try our best to win, or we will give up completely. If we hesitate,
If we swing left and right, our morale cannot be guaranteed. As you said, if we go to the main team and wait and see, then I am sure that our main team members will not have a strong will to fight. It is very likely that the game situation will be very unfavorable and we will lose the game in the end.
At the same time, our main players will not get a chance to rest, their bodies will be tired, and their chances of injury will increase, which will actually reduce the chance of winning the third game. If we don’t make up our mind and want everything, the result may be exactly what we fear most.
I didn’t win anything either. I didn’t win against England and lost to Paraguay. So, I don’t support this idea.”
Chen Jingang, Wu Jingui, Tang Yaodong, and Gao Hongbo all sighed secretly and turned to look at Ali Haan. After listening to the translator's explanation of Wang Ai's meaning, Ali Haan looked at Wang Ai seriously and pondered for a long time.
It is not easy for him to make this determination. Even though he is a foreigner, he already has extensive business interests in China. This business interest is related to both his performance in leading the team and the media's evaluation of him. If he is strong
It's almost the same. You can fight head-on, such as setting up a bus in front of the goal and resolutely holding on to a draw before pursuing victory. But obviously, it is difficult to prevent the England team from scoring, so a draw is actually not guaranteed.
"What are your thoughts?"
"Abandon England!" Wang Ai said slowly but firmly.
"But in this way, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the Football Association, society and fans." De Jong spoke before Ali Haan.
Wang Ai looked at him, then at Ali, and saw that the old Ali opened his mouth and then fell silent. Wang Ai smiled, and then looked at the four Chinese coaches, Chen Jingang and Wu Jingui, who all lowered their heads, Tang Yaodong's eyes
After panicking for a second, he decisively met Wang Ai's gaze. In the end, Gao Hongbo looked stern and did not dodge, and even chased his gaze.
"I'm going to report to Vice Chairman Nan." Wang Ai flicked the table. It was clear that the shoulders of Old Ali and others relaxed, but there was a sense of loss in their eyes.
This chapter has been completed!