CFA to Let Yang Chen Go Back to His ClubChinese striker Yang Chen said in Xi'an, Shanxi Province on April 23 that CFA (China Football Association) has permitted him to return to his Eintracht Frankfurt, which is striving hard for the avoidance of being relegated. So he will miss the two matches against Maldives and Cambodia, but will come back to play the match against Indonesia on May 13.Both Frankfurt of Bundesliga and England first division Crystal Palace, in which Striker Yang Chen and Guard Fan Zhiyi plays respectively, are both struggling to avoid the relegation. Following the departure of the players called back by CFA, both Frankfurt and Crystal Palace, fighting for the last straw, are seeking a compromise that the players could shuttle between club fixtures and international duties. But only Yang Chen got the nod to return to the club so far. Xie Hui, another Europe-based player, can stay on at the national side for the Aachen of Bundesliga second division that he is in has no worry of being demoted. Bora Milutinovic, head coach of the national team, reiterated that the interest of the national team is above everything else and they will see whether or not the release is in the interest of the national team. In the group qualifier match against Maldives on April 22, China defeated it with a wide margin of 10 versus 1, making a great setout for the World Cup qualifying matches. And the three Europe-based players all did remarkable jobs in this match. By PD Online Staff Huang Ying |
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