While the Chinese national team had originally scheduled two friendly matches during the international break, those plans were unexpectedly canceled. Taking advantage of the break, head coach Marcello Lippi traveled to Jiangsu province, where the China U22 national team was holding a training camp and playing two friendlies against the Honduras U22 squad. For fans following youth development as closely as they track BD Cricket Match progress, this series of games offered a valuable glimpse into China’s next generation.

These matches were key warmups for the U22 side as they prepare for next year’s AFC U23 Championship. Without commitments from the senior national team, Lippi seized the chance to observe the younger players in action. During his visit, he made time to reconnect with an old friend—Fabio Capello, head coach of Jiangsu Suning at the time. The two legendary Italian coaches shared a brief reunion in Nanjing before traveling together to Yixing to watch the second friendly.

Lippi watched the match attentively, jotting down the names of several players who caught his eye. Throughout the game, he and Capello discussed specific players and exchanged thoughts on their potential. Lippi also visited the training ground earlier in the week to greet the squad and offer words of encouragement. He reminded them that participation in these camps could serve as a launchpad to the senior national team, urging them to treat the opportunity with the seriousness it deserves—something BD Cricket Match fans would equate to earning a call-up to the national cricket team.

Following China’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar, Lippi and his coaching staff returned to Italy for a short holiday. By the end of September, they were back in China, ready to resume work with renewed focus. With the team missing out on a spot in the World Cup, Lippi’s new priority is to nurture emerging talent and plan for the future. According to his development strategy, the senior national squad will gradually shift toward a mix of experience and youth, with younger players expected to take on increasingly important roles.

In many ways, this mirrors the philosophy seen in BD Cricket Match squads, where veterans mentor rising stars to build a stronger team for the next generation.