Scoring the first goal of the national team, Liu Ruofan excitedly did a somersault on the field, and the energetic celebration pushed the atmosphere of the scene to (high) (tide) again, and the celebration action with a very European style also showed his good physical fitness.

Liu Ruofan and his teammates on the field celebrated each other, and did not forget to run to the sidelines to thank Lippi, the camera keenly captured a trace of relief in Lippi's eyes, He Wei said: "Liu Ruofan's performance made Lippi very pleased, and now it is not 100% sure that Liu Ruofan will be able to catch the last train of the World Cup with this goal...... Taking a step back, even if he really misses the World Cup in Russia, he will only lose to the national team competition and lack of experience, and his international career will still have a bright future. In the Asian Cup at the beginning of next year, and even in the next World Cup cycle, he must be an important role for the national team. ”

Australia made a series of midfielders for the remainder of the game and it was clear they would be keen to win the game and boost their confidence ahead of a tough group stage against tough opponents.

The opponent went all out, and it was an opportunity for the Chinese team to practice their ability to resist pressure. Eighty minutes later, Lippi recycled the formation and switched to a back five on the pitch to practice intensive defending - in the last two group games against Mexico and Germany, if the Chinese team wants to fight for points, dense defense and waiting for opportunities to counterattack is the only pragmatic and feasible option.

In the final ten minutes, He Wei's frequent name was Deng Hanwen, the right-back of the Chinese team, who was not yet 23 years old, had strong physical fitness, but was very good at using his body defensively. Australia's left midfielder Longo, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, was tackled by Deng Hanwen in a one-on-one direct steal, and he couldn't swallow this breath for a while, thinking that it would not be a problem to use his body to force the defenders of the Chinese local league. As a result, Deng Hanwen directly spread his arms and used his body as a wall in the middle, Longo was very impatient and stretched his feet, wanting to poke the ball directly from under Deng Hanwen's body, and the other offensive players waited for the opportunity to steal on Deng Hanwen's return route.

On the surface, the situation is very troublesome, and other defenders are also responding to the right side, but Deng Hanwen unexpectedly chose to do the opposite, flicking the ball outward with his right foot, treating Longo behind him as a moving column, first leaning against his body, and then turning outside for half a circle, while receiving the ball, he left the opponent behind, and launched a counterattack directly in the direction of attack.

This series of actions not only made the fans stunned, but even Wen Zhihao and Liang Xin, who were well-informed on the bench, lit up and praised with fists. Most of the local defenders are more than fierce, but small skills and defensive awareness are the biggest shortcomings. Defenders like Feng Xiaoting, who rely on skill and awareness to defend, are even more scarce. And Deng Hanwen can be discovered by Lippi from Zhongjia, in addition to opportunities and trust, the more important thing is that he has his own characteristics. has the physical fitness and explosiveness that are not weaker than Zhang Linpeng, but he is not obsessed with physical confrontation, likes to skillfully use position selection and small skills on the defensive end, and at the same time inserts assists on the offensive end to be resolute and decisive, which is the real advantage that he can jump from the middle carp and squeeze out Zhang Linpeng in the right-back position of the national team.

Lippi's consistent coaching style is like this, he has a soft spot for technical players, whether it is coaching Guangzhou Evergrande or the Chinese team, he insists on ground passing. Attacking and defending focus on integrity, and at the current level of strength of the national team, Lippi has basically maximized the strength of all players.

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The Chinese team and the Australian team finally shook hands 1:1. The Asian champions, who drew with the second team, were generally satisfied with the media and fans. At the post-match press conference, the Australian coach praised the strength of the Chinese team in front of Chinese reporters: "It is a pity that we still did not win against the Chinese team when Wen Zhihao did not play. We have done our best, but now the Chinese team is a strong opponent! You will surprise the world at the World Cup. ”

And when it was Lippi's turn to be interviewed, the reporters rushed to ask questions, obviously enthusiastic. Lippi's attitude will determine the final 23-man squad.

After the game, the most concerned question for reporters was whether Liu Ruofan could catch the last train of the Chinese team to the World Cup.

For the first and last time, Lippi took the opportunity to answer the personnel question in a unified manner: "All players who are in good form and meet the tactical needs of the national team will be considered. The coaching staff is still making final trade-offs. Liu Ruofan's performance in this game is naturally also considered by the national team. Our goal is to select the best 23 people to fight for the 1.4 billion Chinese. ”

This is equivalent to not answering, everyone understands that Lippi will continue to keep it secret, but some reporters can't help but be curious, and find Wen Zhihao to knock on the side to listen to the tone.

Wen Zhihao perfectly interprets the midfielder's specialty: passing. Kicked the ball kicked by the reporter to the coaching staff: "This should be the job of the coaching staff, right?" I am not in a position to express my opinion on this issue. I also have a good personal relationship with Liu Ruofan, and if he can be selected for the squad, of course I will be happy for him. It is completely normal for him to have such a performance today, but Old Man Pi has his overall considerations. Can you stop embarrassing me with such a question next time? ”

The reporters found nothing but to walk away.

However, the tighter the tone of the national team, the more enthusiastic the discussion about whether Lippi will bring Liu Ruofan. Worried about Liu Ruofan's lack of experience in the national team and incompetent, the mainstream view still believes that Liu Ruofan will successfully catch the last train of the national team. However, there are certainly not many opportunities to play, mainly to feel the atmosphere of the World Cup.

Speaking of which, don't think that such a role is dispensable, if young players can get a chance to experience the World Cup in advance, it will be very good for their career development. China's close neighbor, Japan, has had such an attempt.

In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the then Japanese coach Zaccheroni decisively included the young Shinji Kagawa in the so-called "list of supporting players", that is, to feel the atmosphere of the World Cup and use it as a key training. Although not named in the tournament squad, Shinji Kagawa rose quickly in his career, signing with Borussia Dortmund a month after the World Cup in South Africa. Four years later, at the World Cup in Brazil, Shinji Kagawa was already the soul of the midfield of the Japanese national team.

Liu Ruofan's talent is also widely regarded by Chinese fans, although he is not expected to rise like a rocket like Shinji Kagawa. But if we can get this opportunity, maybe in the next two or three World Cups, Chinese fans will not only not be spectators, but the mood of looking forward to the World Cup is estimated to be more wonderful than now.