In the round of 36, the last national football team was ready to fight, and Zhang Yuning played a closed expedition and was not in the line of fire with a slight injury in order to qualify

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2024-06-08 11:37Posted on the official account of Beijing Beiqing Sports News

After more than 1 hour and 10 minutes of flight, the flight carrying the Chinese men's football team arrived at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea at 8:17 p.m. local time on June 7. It is understood that naturalized striker Alan was unable to arrive in South Korea with the team due to injury, while another striker, Zhang Yuning, accidentally injured his left shoulder because he fought for the ball in the match between China and Thailand on the 6th. However, in order to be able to help the team, Zhang Yuning, who was in unbearable pain for a while, still went to the away team with the team after being injected with a closed needle. The Chinese team, which has no way out, is ready to "fight for its life" in order to qualify.

In the fifth round of the round of 36 on June 6, the Chinese team drew 1-1 with the Thai team at home in Shenyang. Since the team will be away in the final round to challenge the leader, the South Korean team, which has already qualified in advance, and the Thai team will encounter the Singapore team with the bottom points and early exit at home in the same round, so even if the final round is drawn, the prospects for the Chinese team to qualify for the time being, which is temporarily 3 points ahead of the Thai team, are very bad.

After physical recovery training at the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center at noon on June 7, the Chinese team left Shenyang that night and headed for Seoul, South Korea. Due to the one-hour time difference between China and South Korea, and the fact that the resident hotel is a long drive from Seoul Incheon Airport, when the team arrived at the hotel, it was already around 11 p.m. local time on the 7th.

It is understood that striker Alan accidentally caused a muscle injury in the game on the 6th, and the injury was relatively serious, so he was unable to go to South Korea with the team. Another player with a more serious injury is Zhang Yuning. In fact, after Zhang Yuning was injured in the Chinese Super League match on May 17, the hospital advised him to recuperate for at least four weeks. However, he was eager to play for his country, and he still took the initiative to ask for help, hoping to help the national team do his part in the last two rounds of the round of 36, even if he was injured.

In the 76th minute of the match between China and Thailand, Zhang Yuning came on as a substitute. Three minutes later, the Chinese team equalized. Although it was the newcomer Baihelamu who completed the shot, the ball went into the net after touching Zhang Yuning's body. The AFC also recorded the ball on Zhang Yuning's account. In other words, Zhang Yuning appeared in the most important position and contributed to the national team as he wished.

In the 81st minute of the game, the Chinese team took a corner kick, Zhang Yuning rushed to the goal desperately, although he failed to touch the ball, but his left shoulder hit the post hard. After Yuning's body hit the pillar, his left shoulder hurt very much. Even his left arm was unable to open for a while. He worked so hard. A team insider recalled.

Two minutes later, Zhang Yuning was attacked by a number of defenders on the opposing side, and struggled to shoot, but unfortunately knocked the ball away. Missing two opportunities in a row to help the team overtake the score, Zhang Yuning felt very depressed. Compared with the physical pain, what made Zhang Yuning's heart hurt more was some unfair criticism and criticism against him from the outside world. It is understood that due to Zhang Yuning's serious left shoulder injury, the coaching staff once considered giving up taking him to South Korea. But Zhang Yuning himself showed a tenacious side. He was injected with a closed injection in Shenyang during the day on the 7th to relieve pain. He even plans to buy protective gear temporarily after arriving in South Korea to ensure that he can train and play with the team normally.

To the satisfaction of head coach Ivankovic, although Wang Dalei, Wang Zhenao and other main players also suffered injuries of varying degrees in the game on the 6th, their injuries were controllable. Normally, they can participate in the match against the South Korean team on the 11th. In addition, Wu Lei, who was suspended in the last round, is generally in good physical condition after a period of recuperation. He remains one of the team's most trusted players up front. One player said: "Everyone's team is preparing for the game as normal. Actually, there is not much to say about the match against the South Korean team. It's simple, work hard! ”

According to the plan, the Chinese team will conduct their first joint training after arriving in South Korea at around 7 pm local time on the 8th. During the day on the 8th, it rained in Seoul and the outside temperature was low. The Chinese team also needs to beware of players catching colds. Head coach Ivankovic will make considerable adjustments to the lineup based on injuries and the specific situation of the Chinese and Thai games. Of course, compared with the adjustment of technical and tactical levels, what the Chinese team needs more is to refuse to be disturbed by negative emotions and regain its spirit.

Text/Beiqing Sports Xiao Yun

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