January 6 In an interview with reporter Ma Dexing, the national youth coach Yang Chen believed that the U17 Asian Cup
The postponement is good news for the team.
In late December last year, China’s U17 juniors announced the latest training list, and the coaching staff also drew up a detailed preparation plan for the final stage in Thailand from May 3 to 20.
At present, the National Junior Team has officially concentrated on January 3, and started preparing for the battle according to the plan.
But on January 4th, the second day after the team gathered, the Chinese Football Association received an official notice from the AFC that the current U17 Asian Cup will be postponed to June 17th.
Although the Football Association did not know the reason for the postponement, and the AFC did not clearly state it in the letter, it is a good thing for the U17 national youth, just as the head coach Yang Chen said when introducing the situation
As he said: "The postponement is good news for us, because at least the team has another one and a half months to prepare. Of course, our previous plans have to be readjusted."
It is said that after Thailand confirmed to host the U17 Asian Cup, it needs more time to start preparations, especially in May just before the end of the domestic season in Thailand. In addition, there will be the Southeast Asian Games football match.
A conflict occurred, and the Thai side only proposed an extension.