The Biggest Disappointment in Shao Jiayi's China National Team Squad: 25-Year-Old CSL 'Interception King' Lü Zhuoyi Overlooked Again!

The latest China national team squad has just been announced, including several exciting young talents such as Zhao Songyuan, Benjamin, and Wang Gengrui, but it has also caused some disappointment. Among them, the failure of Dalian Yingbo's Lü Zhuoyi to make the squad is the most difficult decision for many to accept, and the choice came as a surprise. Looking at it from three aspects, Lü Zhuoyi is considered by the article to have fully deserved a place among the national team players.

First, the 25-year-old Lü Zhuoyi has delivered an impressive performance this season. He has not only scored two goals and provided one assist, but has also led the Chinese Super League interception rankings with 48 interceptions. Notably, in the match against Shenzhen Peng City, he set a single-game record for himself by completing six interceptions in one match. He was already the CSL interception leader last season and has demonstrated outstanding defensive and attacking abilities for two consecutive seasons. He also ranked second in the tackle rankings last season and remains in the top five this season. The national team should clearly pay more attention to him.

Second, Dalian Yingbo has achieved unprecedented results this season and currently sits second in the Chinese Super League. This is closely linked to the excellent performances of the team's domestic players. Lü Zhuoyi is an undisputed key player for the team, giving his all in almost every match. He has been nicknamed the 'CSL Ironman' and has the longest playing time among the squad. His physical condition is undoubtedly among the best of domestic players and fully meets Shao Jiayi's requirements for national team players.

Finally, Lü Zhuoyi's strong desire to represent the national team should not be overlooked. He once expressed in an interview that his dream was to lead China into the World Cup, and he also hopes to move to Spain to continue his career in the future. This ambitious young player deserves more opportunities. In this squad selection, Dalian Yingbo had only the 19-year-old Yang Mingrui and the 21-year-old Mao Weijie selected for the national team. As the second-ranked team in the CSL, having only these two players involved with the national team and the U23 national team appears quite limited. Lü Zhuoyi's omission is particularly regrettable, leaving people concerned about his future national team call-ups.