The football association's lack of competence has drawn criticism, leaving the national team without a coach; the October international match window has become merely a spectacle.

Apart from a handful of leagues such as MLS, all have halted for the October international break, including the Chinese Super League. The World Cup qualifiers in Europe and Africa are progressing intensely, while American and Asian teams are engaged in friendlies to keep up their momentum. Only the national team remains idle, missing out on playing any matches during this period, which is a real loss of a prime international window.

Since Ivanković's dismissal, the association has yet to appoint a new head coach for the national team. Even without a head coach, foreign national teams typically have assistant coaches lead matches. However, the national team merely watched during the October international break, reflecting poorly on the association’s professional capabilities and highlighting why Chinese football struggles.

Latest news on the national team suggests a new head coach will likely be appointed within this month, as there is another international window in November. The team cannot afford to miss two consecutive international breaks without matches. The association plans for two friendlies during November’s window, with training and matches probably held in a city south of the Yangtze River, indicating the new coach will be selected soon. Let’s wait and see!

In my opinion, many talented players born after 2003 and 2005 are emerging. I hope the newly appointed coach will follow a steady plan and lead Chinese football forward, so fans won’t be disappointed anymore.

Come on, national team!