Fernando, a naturalized player of Shandong Taishan team, was severely punished by "three stops" at the end of June due to disagreements with head coach Cui Kangxi and disagreements over contract renewal. This incident not only worried the fans of the Taishan team, but also put the national football team, which was about to embark on the journey of the top 18, into an embarrassing situation.
Fernando's age and status also raised concerns. He is 32 years old, and although his form has rebounded since joining the Taishan team, his overall performance is still not as good as it was at his peak. According to various reports, Fernando left the team without permission after the Chinese Super League match on June 28, which was the direct cause of his suspension from training, suspension and salary suspension by Shandong Taishan. At present, he has not had systematic training for more than ten days, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to his competitive level.
For the national football team, Fernando's plight is even worse. With the round of 18 approaching, the preparation of the national football team has also entered a critical stage. As an important piece in the plan of the national football coach Ivankovic, Fernando's suspension of training has led to poor form, which has undoubtedly seriously affected the preparation plan of the national team.
In this context, the name of Fernando is still included in the preparation plan of the national football coach Ivankovic for the round of 18. Ivan plans to return to Beijing around the 12th of this month to prepare for the new training camp of the national football team, and things may turn around at that time. However, Fernando's current situation is indeed worrying, and if he does not recover in time, it will adversely affect the overall strength of the national football team.
Faced with such a dilemma, the national football team and Fernando need to make a choice. For Fernando, a rapprochement with the club seemed like a no-brainer. Only by returning to the field can we find our own state and contribute our strength to the national football team. For the national football team, it is particularly important to develop a tactical system that does not rely on a single player.
Now, the Football Association needs to strengthen communication and coordination with the Taishan team, and strive to allow Fernando to return to training and return to the national team as soon as possible. After all, Fernando's strength and experience still have an irreplaceable role for the national football team.