According to the Tianjin Daily, on the 21st, Beijing Guoan will face off against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in the Chinese Super League. In addition to attracting fans from both cities, this match has also drawn the attention of China’s national football team head coach, Ivan Kozlovic, who will personally visit the Workers’ Stadium to assess the performance of players from both teams.
It is reported that after returning to China on the 13th of this month, Ivan Kozlovic immediately entered work mode. Yesterday, he visited Dalian, the venue for the first home game of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup. Apart from inspecting the hotel and training facilities, Kozlovic was most concerned about the condition of the pitch. Since taking charge of China’s national team, he has led two home games, and the quality of the playing surface has always been a top concern for him.
Moreover, media reports indicate that since assuming his role, Ivan Kozlovic has shown little interest in players who are technically skilled but lack physicality and running ability. Older players have gradually faded out of the national team, which reflects his selection criteria. Bai Helamu’s emergence previously demonstrates that Kozlovic’s approach to player selection is clear, and more players with good physical attributes and stamina will likely join the national team roster in the future.
Tianjin Media: Ivan will scout Beijing-Tianjin players on-site; technically skilled but physically deficient players may be overlooked. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/24234.html
