In the recently concluded U23 Asian Cup, the performance of the Chinese Olympic team can be described as twists and turns, and finally bid farewell to the knockout round and the Paris Olympics with a record of one win and two losses. After three games, only 3 points were accumulated, ranking third in the group, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Chinese football, which has been expecting a breakthrough. Although head coach Cheng Yaodong was satisfied with the team's mental outlook in the game, the outside world raised many questions about his coaching ability.
Since Cheng Yaodong took over the Chinese Olympic team, he has been in the spotlight. However, the results of the U23 Asian Cup this time have made people have deeper doubts about his coaching ability. Some people think that he made mistakes in the use of personnel and did not give full play to the potential of his players, others pointed out that he paid too much attention to meetings and tactical set-up, and neglected flexibility and confrontational training in actual combat, and some people criticized him for not adjusting his on-the-spot command in the game in a timely manner, resulting in the team missing opportunities at critical moments. Cheng Yaodong's coaching journey has not been easy. In the past four years, he has called up more than 200 players to join the national team, investing a lot of human and financial resources. However, this investment has not paid off. In the U23 Asian Cup, the performance of the Chinese Olympic team was lackluster, especially against strong teams, and the team was not prepared in terms of technique, tactics and mentality.
Let's take a look at some of Cheng Yaodong's decisions in terms of employing people. In the competition of the national Olympic team, some potential young players did not get enough opportunities to play, while some veterans with mediocre performances occupied important positions. This employment strategy not only confuses fans, but also makes people question Cheng Yaodong's selection criteria. In this context, there are voices calling for the national Olympic team to pay more attention to the cultivation and excavation of young players, and inject more vitality and potential into the team. In addition to the employment problem, Cheng Yaodong's tactical arrangements in training and games have also been controversial. It has been reported that Cheng Yaodong paid too much attention to tactical arrangements and meeting discussions in training, and neglected confrontational training in actual combat. As a result, teams often appear to be technically and tactically ill-prepared against strong teams in matches, unable to cope with the opposition's high-intensity pressing and quick counter-attacks. Therefore, some people believe that Cheng Yaodong should pay more attention to actual combat training and improve the team's adaptability and adaptability.
Cheng Yaodong's on-the-spot command in the game was also questioned. At some key moments, he did not make timely adjustments and changes, causing the team to miss the opportunity to turn defeat into victory. For example, in a match against a strong team, when the team was in trouble, Cheng Yaodong did not change the pace of the game by replacing it with a more impactful player in time, but insisted on using the original tactics and staffing. This conservative style of command left fans disappointed and frustrated. In the post-match interview, Cheng Yaodong said that there is still hope for Chinese football, but he also admitted that his contract has expired and he will leave the coaching position. This news has undoubtedly brought a new shock to the Chinese football community. For Cheng Yaodong, leaving the coaching position may be a new beginning, but for Chinese football, how to find a suitable head coach to lead the team out of the trough is still an urgent problem to be solved.
The report of the football newspaper even exposed Cheng Yaodong's "four deadly sins", including mistakes in employing personnel, emphasizing meetings rather than actual combat, not attaching importance to confrontation training, and untimely adjustment of on-the-spot command. These problems are undoubtedly one of the long-standing problems in Chinese football, and Cheng Yaodong's departure may bring new changes and opportunities to the team. We also need to see that Cheng Yaodong is not the source of China's football problems. For a long time, there have been many problems in Chinese football, such as the imperfect youth football training system, the non-standard management of professional leagues, and the low quality of players. These problems require us to start from many aspects and carry out comprehensive reform and upgrading. Only in this way can Chinese football truly achieve breakthrough and development.
For Cheng Yaodong, his departure may be a new beginning. We can expect him to find a more suitable position and direction for him in his future football career. At the same time, we also hope that Chinese football can take this opportunity to carry out comprehensive reflection and reform, and find a development path that truly suits itself. Looking back on the performance of the Chinese Olympic team in the U23 Asian Cup, although it is regrettable to be out, it has also exposed many problems in our football. Although Cheng's coaching journey has been full of controversy, it has also provided us with valuable experience and lessons. Let us look forward to the continuous progress and breakthroughs of Chinese football in the future development, and bring more surprises and joy to fans. For Cheng Yaodong's departure, we can't simply regard it as a master key to solve the problem. After all, a change of manager cannot fundamentally change the long-term problems of Chinese football. However, it is indeed an opportunity, an opportunity for us to re-examine ourselves and find new directions. In the future, Chinese football needs to pay more attention to the cultivation of young players, optimize the selection mechanism, and ensure that more potential young players get opportunities. At the same time, we also need to strengthen practical training to improve the team's adaptability and adaptability. In terms of tactical arrangement, we should pay more attention to flexibility and diversity to adapt to different opponents and game environments.
It is also crucial for the selection and development of the coaching team. We should select coaches who have a lot of coaching experience and can adapt to the trends of modern football. At the same time, we should also provide sufficient support and resources for our coaching team to be able to devote themselves to their work.