Choi Kang-hee was mentioned as China's new coach.
The Chinese media "Beijing Youth Daily" reported on the 25th (Korea Standard Time), "The Chinese Football Association is likely to replace the national soccer team coach due to the team's sluggishness. However, the Korea Football Association will not rush the selection process as in the past, but will appoint him in consideration of various aspects such as coaching ability and experience." "Many fans recommend Choi Kang-hee from Taishan in Shandong Province. He still has a contract with Taishan in Shandong Province, so the KFA can recruit him with money. Choi is more of a new managerial standard in terms of ability, experience, and temperament." China has appointed Aleksandar Jankovic as its coach to prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar. Jankovic has been leading the Chinese U-19 team since 2018, raising expectations for him as a coach with deep experience in Chinese soccer. However, there were many negative public opinions ahead of the event. The team lost 0-3 against Korea in November last year, and lost 0-2 in an exhibition match against Oman in December. In the face-to-face match against Hong Kong, the team lost 1-2, turning its fans against it. In the finals, China under Coach Jankovic also showed off its poor performance. China ended up with two draws and one loss in three group matches, showing poor performance. It is the first time in 48 years that China did not have a win in all three group matches since the 1976 Asian Cup. China showed the worst performance, goal-getting ability, and poor performance, packing up in the group league for the first time in 13 years since 2011. Naturally, the possibility of a change of coach was raised. First of all, Jankovic needs a new head coach in China because his contract expires after the Asian Cup. In response, various foreign coaches, including Choi Kang-hee, were mentioned. Chinese media also selected Carlos Queiroz, who led the Qatar national team until last year. The Beijing Youth Daily said Queiroz is more familiar with Asian soccer and will earn a lower salary. "He is unemployed after terminating his contract with Qatar." Jose Mourinho is also one of the candidates. "The most recommended and reputable person is Mourinho. He was recently fired from AS Roma due to poor performance and has been on a break. Mourinho's defensive tactics are well suited to Chinese tactics, but his salary may be over the limit," the media said.