According to the Beijing Youth Daily, the main reason for Wei Shihao’s exclusion from the latest national team training squad is his suspension from recent official matches due to disciplinary reasons, making it difficult to guarantee his form.
This morning, Ivankovic announced the training squad for the national team’s preparation for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September via a live stream, with Wei Shihao not included in the list.
The Beijing Youth Daily stated that Ivankovic’s primary consideration for non-goalkeeper players this time was their mobility. He aims to build a robust national team, and the performance of young players in previous games has reinforced his strategy of focusing on a ‘youth storm.’
Wei Shihao’s playing style originally met Ivankovic’s requirements, but due to his suspension for disciplinary violations in the league, he has not participated in any official matches recently, making it difficult to ensure his fitness level.
Ivankovic previously mentioned that national team players must not be hesitant during matches; they must consistently maintain a desire for victory while also possessing a sense of teamwork. Based on these standards, some technically skilled but physically weaker older players were ultimately excluded.