But precisely because of this, it fueled some unhealthy tendencies within the team, causing a lack of unity and focus on training and matches, leading to a significant decline in fighting strength.
This time, Jiang Xingquan made a comeback and reinstated his strict leadership tactics, resulting in Gong Xiaobin becoming the scapegoat for reestablishing the discipline within the national team.
However, after arriving in Eugene for training, Jiang Xingquan became much more relaxed, his typically stern expression softened, and he occasionally showed a sense of humor during training sessions.
The key reason is that, ever since Gan Guoyang joined the national team lineup, Jiang Xingquan no longer needed to constantly emphasize discipline and management, as the players showed immense self-discipline.
