The Chinese men's national football team touched down in Manama, Bahrain, on Tuesday, gearing up for their crucial AFC World Cup qualifier match kicking off this Thursday! 🇨🇳✈️🇧🇭
After an intensive five-day training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the squad is pumped and ready to face their next challenge. Unfortunately, star player Wu Lei had to part ways with the team due to an injury. 😔
\"Player injuries are just part of the game,\" goalkeeper Wang Dalei shared with reporters. \"Our coach has a plan, and we're focused on giving it our all. Every match counts, and we're treating this one like it's our last!\" 💪
China's recent journey has been a rollercoaster. They've faced tough losses against Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Australia but clinched a victory against Indonesia. With three points on the board, they're determined to climb up from the bottom of Group C and close the two-point gap to the top two spots for automatic World Cup qualification. 📈🏆
\"Playing for the national team means everything to me,\" forward Wei Shihao expressed. \"After being called up, I cherish every game. Our goal is to grab points against Bahrain both away and at home. That's how we keep our World Cup dreams alive!\" ⭐️
Thursday's match is set to be a nail-biter, and fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see if China can turn the tide. Stay tuned! 🎉⚽️
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China arrive in Manama to face Bahrain in AFC World Cup qualifier
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