FIFA Women's World Cup: China coach satisfied with team’s preparation

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Jia Xiuquan, head coach of the Chinese women's national soccer team, shows his satisfaction over his team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday.

"Our team is preparing for everything as planned," Jia said five days after the team arrived in France for final preparation.

"I don't ask them to be the best as it will inflict much pressure, but just be themselves," he pointed out.

Jia believes that his players can cope with pressure well before a major competition.

For Jia, the team boasts some experienced players, who can carry the team to go far in the tournament.

China will face Germany, Spain and South Africa in the group stage at the World Cup.

Jia Xiuquan during a training session in Beijing, May 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

"We have been offered so much support in recent years, and we will get in our own way," he said.

"I don't feel the pressure. We just need to show ourselves in a big tournament," said Lou Jiahui ahead of her second World Cup appearance.

China will launch its World Cup campaign in Rennes against Germany on June 8.

They will play hosts France in a friendly match on Friday as the final tune-up to the quadrennial football tournament.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency