Chinese coach Zhu Guanghu said he took the responsibility for the humiliating 0-3 defeat to Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
China coach Zhu Guanghu said on Sunday that his team needs to improve its defense ability against freekicks.
Much tougher challenges lies ahead for China at the Asian Cup following brilliant performance of Iran and potential rivals South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
China's sensational 5-1 victory over hosts Malaysia in their Asian Cup opener on Tuesday in one swoop silenced critics of under-fire coach Zhu Guanghu.
China stormed to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Asian Cup co-hosts Malaysia on Tuesday, putting on the most impressive display of the tournament so far as they cruised to victory in their Group C opener.
China's Asian Cup campaign has suffered a blow after experienced striker Qu Bo was ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury, local media reported.
China captain Sun Jihai has denied media reports stating he will be discarded by English Premier League side Manchester City, saying the club had contacted him about playing next season.
China coach Zhu Guanghu plans to spring some surprises to counter the expected heat and Malaysia's home ground advantage in their opening Asian Cup clash on Tuesday.
Chinese captain Zheng Zhi said on Sunday China will perform well at the Asian Cup, but the opening match against Malaysia will not be easy.
Chinese forward Han Peng, who showed his attacking ability in the first training session on Friday, is expected to lead attack line in the opening match against Malaysia.
Chinese national soccer team is ready for the coming Asian Cup match, said coach Zhu Guanghu on Friday.
China is not the strongest team in its group and will try its best to qualify for the knock-out stage, said team spokesman Dong Hua.
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