[Explanation] On March 1, the media meeting of the head coach of the Chinese National Men's Football Team was held in Haikou. Alexander Jankovic made his debut as the head coach of the national football team and answered questions from reporters.
[Explanation] The number of qualifying places in the Asian region of the 2026 World Cup has increased to 8.5 places. Jankovic believes that this is not only an opportunity and challenge, but also a specific goal.
Next, they will go all out to hit the 2026 World Cup.
[Concurrent] Chinese National Men's Football Team Head Coach Aleksandar Jankovic
This is not only a matter of opportunity or challenge, I think this is a specific goal, whether it is the previous 4.5 places or the current 8.5 places, our goal is to go all out for the World Cup.
For me, the jersey we are now carrying on the Chinese national team, we are fighting for it, not for the next game or a certain event.
[Explanation] At the press conference, when asked about the doubts from the outside world, Jankovic answered calmly. He said that during the past four and a half years of work, he has often paid attention to Chinese football matches. Shangji has coached for 22 years, and has enough experience and experience at the national team and club level.
[Concurrent] Chinese National Men's Football Team Head Coach Aleksandar Jankovic
During the past four and a half years of work, I not only inspected players of my age group, but also paid close attention to the Chinese Super League, Chinese League One and other competitions in China. So far, I have basically mastered the information on the players of the Chinese national team.
Regarding the second question, because I have been coaching for 22 years now, half of the time I coached in the club, and the other half of the time was in the national team.
In 2010, I participated in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as Mr. Antić’s coaching staff. At that time, Mr. Antić received a red card in the last game, so I have actually been in charge of 4 games as the head coach of the national team The national team game, so for me, at the national team level and at the club level, I have enough experience and experience.
[Explanation] Regarding the use of naturalized players, Jankovic said that he does not want to distinguish any players. His selection criteria are based on the players' mental attributes such as attitude and determination.
[Concurrent] Chinese National Men's Football Team Head Coach Aleksandar Jankovic
First of all, I want to make it clear that I do not make a distinction between any players. From another perspective, what I want to answer is that my selection criteria are first based on the player's attitude and mental attributes. Coaches and working teams, we set an example first and set a good example for the players. From daily life to training preparations and game preparations, all working teams are the first to arrive at their posts, and the subsequent process is relatively simple and clear. We set the bar and see which players fit the system.
Chen Yingqing reports from Haikou
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]