The new national football coach and three foreign assistants came to China to begin a comprehensive inspection of the national football team in the first round of the Chinese Super League. Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic is expected to return to China around the 5th of this month due to the recent visa renewal procedures for China in Croatia.

Three foreign assistants who assisted him in coaching the national team have arrived in China this week, and will be accompanied by several local assistants to visit various Super League divisions to inspect players.