Jia Yi Shao’s Selection Decisions Spark Debate as 25-Year-Old CSL Interception Leader Lv Zhuoyi Misses National Team Call-Up

Recently, the latest China national football team training squad was announced. In addition to some familiar national team players, young prospects such as Bunyamin, Wang Gengrui, and Zhao Songyuan were also selected, highlighting Jia Yi Shao’s coaching staff’s approach of emphasizing younger selections, which has been widely praised.

However, some aspects of the squad selection have also sparked debate. For example, the omission of Dalian Yingbo key player Lv Zhuoyi has attracted attention. Based on league statistics, tactical value, personal attitude, and development potential, the 25-year-old Lv Zhuoyi is considered by the article to have the ability to compete for a national team place, and his absence is viewed as a loss for the team.

His league statistics over the past two seasons demonstrate Lv Zhuoyi’s individual ability. Data shows that last season he made 29 Chinese Super League appearances for Dalian Yingbo, finishing as the CSL leader in interceptions, ranking second in the league for tackles, and contributing two goals and four assists offensively. This season, he has maintained his strong form, showing reliable defending and accurate positioning while recording two goals and one assist. With 48 interceptions, he remains among the CSL leaders in that category. In particular, in the match against Shenzhen Peng City, he made six interceptions in a single game, demonstrating strong defensive execution. The article states that his reputation as the CSL’s “interception king” is well deserved.

From a team performance perspective, Dalian Yingbo currently sit second in the CSL standings this season and have achieved the best league record in club history. Lv Zhuoyi has been an important contributor to that achievement. According to the data cited, he has played almost every match in full, has the highest playing time on the team, possesses strong physical reserves, demonstrates high match execution, and shows a hardworking attitude. More importantly, Lv Zhuoyi has a well-rounded skill set and can fit multiple tactical systems. The article notes that Jia Yi Shao’s selection criteria emphasize fighting spirit and physical condition, and argues that Lv Zhuoyi matches those standards, making his omission a topic of discussion.

In addition, Lv Zhuoyi’s professional attitude and ambitions have also been considered strengths. Lv Zhuoyi previously stated publicly that his biggest career dream is to help the national team qualify for the World Cup, showing a strong desire to compete and improve professionally. However, despite this attitude, he was still not included in Jia Yi Shao’s squad, which the article describes as a disappointing outcome.

It is worth noting that Dalian Yingbo, who are currently second in the CSL standings, have only had two young players, Yang Mingrui and Mao Weijie, selected for the national team and China U23 national team respectively, resulting in discussion over the proportion of outstanding players receiving call-ups. Overall, Lv Zhuoyi is in the prime period of his career, has maintained consistent form, offers strong tactical adaptability, and has a positive professional attitude, making him a valuable and practical wide player. The article argues that his failure to receive a call-up has raised questions about selection decisions and talent utilization. Readers are invited to share their opinions in the comments section.