This game against Caesar in Shenzhen is Zheng Zhi's second appearance this season and his first start. As a result, Zheng Zhi, who appeared in the main defensive position, showed his due strength as a top player in China, and also made fans sit up and take notice.
First of all, Zheng Zhi's physical strength is not limited. He has been running at a high intensity for 79 minutes, and the short-distance sprint is no less than that of young athletes. In the one-on-one confrontation, Zheng Zhi's physical fitness has not been damaged, and he can still fight hand-to-hand with his opponent, but he is also easily stuck by his opponent.
Most importantly, Zheng Zhi, a 39-year-old veteran, is too sophisticated now. He can make the right choice when he should steal and make a reasonable foul. He can play skillfully, intercept the opponent's attack, and at the same time control his movements to avoid cards. Zheng Zhi made three steals, 1 clearance, 1 interception and four fouls in playing time, but he didn't get the card.
In addition, when fighting for the top, Zheng Zhi fought for the top three times and succeeded twice, and the passing success rate was as high as 83%. In a word, Zheng Zhi in this game gives the fans the feeling that he is steady and has the demeanor of a general on the court. Obviously, Zheng Zhi is in the second spring of his career when he is approaching retirement age, which is also an encouragement to the national football team.
Because judging from Zheng Zhi's ability, he can still play the main defense in the national football team. In the future preliminaries, Zheng Zhi is expected to be selected again, thus continuing to lead the team to the goal of the World Cup. When Zheng Zhi plays well, Li Ke, a naturalized player, may sit on the bench, thus acting as a substitute for Zheng Zhi.