Li Jinyu: I like offensive football, but as a coach, "not losing" is the first priority, which is quite contradictory.

, what are your expectations and goals?

Li Jinyu: The club’s goal has not yet been determined. I personally hope that the team will not fall behind and have its own characteristics to make fans feel that "this team is attractive." This is enough.

Oriental Sports: You have many labels, such as "Liao Xiaohu", "Top Scorer", "General Manager + Director Li", which one do you like best?

Li Jinyu: In terms of experience, the role in the player era is the most enjoyable - simple and direct. But when a coach is more "holy", he not only has to do well himself, but also leads everyone to do well together. This feeling of "becoming better together" is particularly happy.

Oriental Sports: Who was your idol as a player? Now that you are a coach, which coach do you most admire?

Li Jinyu: When I was a player, I liked Dutch team forward Van Basten and hoped to become a world-class shooter like him. Now as a coach, I highly respect Guardiola and Ancelotti. I think the great thing about Guardiola is that he can "replicate" the team. No matter what the original style is, he can transform it into a passing and controlling team. This ability to change the team's style is so rare. Ancelotti is a "big thing guy" and doesn't get hung up on small details, which has a great influence on me. I also remind myself now that I must "lower myself" externally and "think big things" internally. I do small things, but my goal is to do big things well. It's like I always sit and direct the game, not too nervous. This mentality is influenced by him.

Oriental Sports: Have you ever thought about building a team with a distinctive style like Atletico Madrid and Barcelona?

Li Jinyu: Building that kind of team requires financial support, and we don’t have the “dream capital” now. I still like a balance of offense and defense, plus a little bit of offensive football. A game without goals is too boring. But as a coach, "not losing" must be the first priority. There is still a contradiction between ideal and reality.

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