Hong Kong-born China international Dai Wai-tsun eyes World Cup qualifiers breakout – ‘I hope to get my first national team goal’
- The 22-year-old is tipped to star in China’s remaining group qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Oman this month
- ‘The team atmosphere is very positive, united, and I’m very confident in myself,’ says the former Hong Kong youth team player
Hong Kong-born Chinese national team player Dai Wai-tsun eyes his first international goal at their 2022 Fifa World Cup group qualifiers in the UAE next week.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who plays club football for Shenzhen FC, has two national team appearances under his belt and has been hotly tipped for a breakout performance as China hope to end their disappointing campaign on a high.
China face AFC Asian Qualifiers group B leaders Saudi Arabia at the Sharjah Stadium on March 24 and Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex four days later. With just one win from eight group games, China are already out of qualifying contention.
“I hope to pressure the opponents through my own movements, reactions and passing when we’re attacking with the ball,” Dai told Sina Sports after the team’s first training session upon arrival in the UAE this week.
“I hope to get my first goal for the national team in the next two games.”