*** Thursday, June 6, the Chinese national team will meet Thailand at 7:00 PM, live broadcast on YouTube with Facebook Changsuek Official and Thairath TV (No. 32) ***
Goalkeeper: Yan Junling
Although Bao Yaxiang, the Shanghai Shenhua striker, is in excellent condition in the league, conceding only 5 goals in 14 matches, due to the high pressure in the match, the first player is likely to be Yan Junling, the 33-year-old goalkeeper who He served his country in more than 50 matches.
Right-back: Zhao Chunyi
What about this post? Because in addition to being tall and big, his defensive discipline is also very good, with Yang Zixiang, who is currently excelling with Shanghai Shenhua, slotting in at right-back.
Center half: Zhou Chenjie
The winner of the 2019 Chinese Super League “Best Rising Star” award, he has a bright future as he is only 23 years old and has already featured in the national team for 28 matches (his most strengths are his precise tackling, his ability to read the game, as well as his ability to captain Very high in the first game they invaded and defeated Thailand and played the full 90 minutes as well.
Center half: Tyus Browning (Chinese name Jiang Guangtai)
Being a naturalized footballer, he has played alongside Chu Chenji in two consecutive matches, and his height is also 1.88m, so there is a high chance that Tyus Browning will start because besides being confident with the ball in the air he can also come in and score a goal. It is another great card in China. It will be used to manage competitors.
Left-back: Liu Yang
Another situation that can be confirmed is that if there is no injury or suspension, Liu Yang will definitely reserve space on the left side. With a very high level of play, great discipline, and excellent attacking play. The most important thing is the throat rhythm from the side that is expected to be effective.
Right wing: Zhou Haoyang
With Li Yuanyi, Branko Ivankovic's favorite striker, suspended, the position will have to be fought between Qing Jin, Xia Weining and Zhou Haoyang, who all have… Versatility Varies
But the one with the best tax is likely to be Zhou Haoyang, who is currently impressing as he leads Shanghai Shenhua to the top of the 2024 Chinese Super League.
Midfielder: Wang Changyuan
Two games against Singapore – Branko Ivankovic alternated between midfielders, Wang Changyuan and Zhao Tianyi, but with experience. The Croatian coach should be the first choice to start as a real person. Because there was an action ball used to suppress Thailand's attacking play, and more importantly, he was the one who scored the winning goal for China to come and collect 3 points at Rajamangala Stadium at the end of 2023.
Midfielder: Xia Pengfei
Although he feels more comfortable playing on the right flank, in the Branko Ivankovic era, he has brought in Xia Pengfei to stand in as a complete attacking midfielder. Due to his excellent passing imagination, in the 2024 league season, he has already provided 5 assists (the most by a Chinese player), as well as a dangerous shot on the second line. Therefore, he reserved a space for the first 11 members of the Golden Dragon Army, with no one definitely able to compete.
Left wing: Fernandinho (Chinese name Fei Nanhua)
Throughout the two matches, Branko Ivankovic dominated Fernandinho's team. It always started as a beginning. With his agility, he can move the ball well. In addition, there is another trick where the ball is stationary. This is another very dangerous player in the Thai backline. You must be alert for the entire 90 minutes.
Striker: Alan (Chinese name Ah Lan)
In the two matches against Singapore, Branko Ivankovic may use Zhang Yuning to pair with Elkezon, but it can be believed that in the match against Thailand, the striker from Beijing Guoan will have to sit on the bench. To certainly open the way for Alan, because this is the decisive match. This is very important and therefore, players who make a difference during the competition should be sent to play. And the former Red Bull Salzburg striker is ready to inspire magic in China. You can get it every second too.
Striker: Elkeson (Chinese name Ai Qin)
The absence of Wu Lei, the team's suspended striker, will certainly affect China's attacking performance as he is in good form with the club and national team. This makes Elqueson's chances of starting as a starter very high. Because the striker of Brazilian origin returns to be fully fit again. He's also just scored twice in the league despite playing just 45 minutes. But if his body wasn't ready yet, Zhang Yuning would probably be the one to take his place.
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