In a thrilling 4-1 victory over Singapore in the World Cup preliminaries, the Chinese national football team breathed a sigh of relief. Despite the win, the team is facing a tough challenge as they prepare to battle against Thailand without their star player, Wu Lei, who is suspended for the upcoming match on June 6.
The absence of Wu Lei, who has scored 75% of the team’s goals in the first four games of the World Cup preliminaries, will be a massive blow to the national team. Coach Ivan does not hide his disappointment over the absence of both Wu Lei and Li Yuanyi, who received a red card in the last game, stating that it is a regrettable situation for the team.
With Wu Lei unavailable, Ivan will need to find a suitable replacement to lead the team to victory in the crucial game against Thailand. The team’s success in the upcoming match will depend on Ivan’s ability to adjust the lineup and utilize the entire team to overcome the absence of key players.
Despite the challenges ahead, the national team is in a good position in Group C, currently sitting in second place with 7 points. South Korea leads the group with 10 points, while Thailand is in third with 4 points. The upcoming match against Thailand will be a decisive battle for the Chinese national team as they strive to secure a spot in the next stage of the World Cup qualifiers.
As Ivan and his team prepare for the tough task at hand, they must focus on finding a way to defeat Thailand and continue their journey towards qualification. The pressure is on, but the national team is no stranger to life-and-death battles and will need to draw on their experience to secure a crucial victory.