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Li Tie said farewell to his players and staff at the end of their 14-day quarantine period on Thursday, and is set to be replaced as manager of the China national team by Li Xiaopeng, according to reports.
Chinese media had recently hinted at an imminent shake-up of the team’s management, following several poor performances in their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The team returned last month from the United Arab Emirates, where they drew 1-1 with Oman and Australia, leaving them in fifth place in group A of AFC third round qualification, with five points from six matches played and only one win.
According to the Beijing Youth Daily, the Chinese team held a farewell party for their manager late on Wednesday, all but confirming his departure.

Li Xiaopeng, current head coach of Chinese Super League club Wuhan FC, has been tipped to replace Li Tie as the Chinese men's football team head coach. pic.twitter.com/qwm1Q7hkhz
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The same report suggested the Chinese Football Association will hold off from commenting on the change until a replacement is confirmed.
The squad finished their 14-day isolation period on Thursday, and were believed to be heading to Shanghai.
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China have been forced to play their games in the UAE because of the coronavirus pandemic, with strict restrictions in place at home.
They face Japan next month and will have to win to keep their slim hopes of qualifying for next year’s finals alive.
Rumours are already circulating about a potential successor, with Li Xiaopeng, the manager of Chinese Super League club Wuhan FC, tipped as a potential replacement.
Former Everton star Li Tie and Li Xiaopeng were midfield partners at the 2002 Fifa World Cup in Japan and South Korea, which remains the only edition of the tournament China have qualified for.
China U-22 head coach Aleksandar Jankovic was also among the names being touted for the position.


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(211117) -- SHARJAH, Nov. 17, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Ai Kesen (R) of China vies with James Jeggo of Australia during a Group B match between China and Australia of 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 16, 2021. (Xinhua)

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