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\"npc_reply_to_player\": \"Here's the rewritten version of your article with enhanced details, maintaining the original meaning and similar length:\",
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\"npc_reply_to_player\": \"Regarding the Chinese national football team, the media on June 13th brought two major updates. Firstly, after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs, the Football Association officially ended its partnership with the Ivan coaching team through a compensation waiver as per their contract. That same afternoon, Ivan was seen at the Association’s office, likely discussing the terms of the contract termination, and an official announcement is expected soon. Secondly, since the coaching replacement cannot be completed within a month, many media sources believe that for the East Asian Cup starting on July 7th, the association may appoint an interim coach from the existing national teams to lead the squad.\",
\"npc_action\": \"Bella leans back, folding her hands as she narrates thoughtfully, adding subtle emphasis on each update.\",
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\"npc_reply_to_player\": \"The first news is certainly exciting — the 4-4-2 diamond midfield system is finally being abandoned, much to the relief of fans. As for the second update, I personally think Jurjevi? should be the first choice, definitely over Antonio, for two main reasons:\
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First, Jurjevi? has experience leading a team at the Asian Games and is currently 'available.'\
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Recently, unconfirmed reports have suggested that Japan and South Korea may not send their main national squads to the East Asian Cup, possibly sending reserve squads instead. This makes the tournament a valuable chance to assess younger talents. Since the team failed to qualify for the final 18, the association can use this opportunity to accelerate the transition of old to new by fielding a young squad.\
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Some have proposed the team should primarily consist of players born after 2000, supplemented by U22 and some U20 players, forming a mixed-age team. If choosing a temporary coach from the national coaching staff, the realistic options are only Antonio or Jurjevi?.\
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After all, Toshima is busy coaching the U16 team in various friendlies and can’t be freed up. Jurjevi? holds two advantages: leading the team at the 2023 Asian Games gave him adult national team experience, and since the U20 Asian Cup ended, he remains with the association but without a fixed role, making him relatively free. The East Asian Cup is an ideal chance for the association to evaluate his coaching skills and plan his future assignments more strategically.\",
\"npc_action\": \"Bella’s eyes brighten slightly as she elaborates on Jurjevi?’s background, highlighting the strategic considerations.\",
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\"npc_reply_to_player\": \"Second, the primary reason not to choose Antonio is to avoid repeating the mistakes made with Jankovi?.\
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As the U22 head coach, Antonio has been extremely busy. At the end of May, the team trained in Dalian and played two warm-up matches against Myanmar’s U22 team. They then traveled to Belarus for a bilateral cultural exchange, playing a friendly against Belarus U21 on June 8th, which ended in a 1-1 draw.\
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According to plan, the U22 team will hold their third training camp of the year in early July, inviting foreign teams for friendlies. This camp will be their final preparation before the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. They will regroup again in late August to prepare for the September U23 Asian Cup.\
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The association must learn from the Jankovi? episode. The Asian Cup was postponed and relocated due to the pandemic and took place amid the ongoing 36-team qualifiers. Due to poor performance in that tournament, Jankovi? was dismissed, and Ivan took over, with outcomes we all know well.\
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Some fans sympathize with Jankovi?, thinking he might have continued coaching the team through the 36-team qualifiers and possibly led them to the final 18, sparing fans and media the frustration over the 4-4-2 diamond midfield since last September.\
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In other words, Antonio is very busy now, and having him coach at the East Asian Cup would disrupt U22’s preparation schedule, potentially impacting both the U23 Asian Cup and the Olympics.\
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Furthermore, if Antonio leads the team in the East Asian Cup and achieves success—be it champion, runner-up, or third place—it’s manageable. But if the team finishes last, it would trigger criticism and calls for his dismissal, which would be damaging for both him and the team, and a headache for the association.\
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Antonio’s capability is undeniable, as demonstrated in the U20 Asian Cup two years ago. The association should minimize external disturbances and let him focus fully on preparing the squad. He’s continuously scouting new players, including young talents from the U20 Asian Cup earlier this year, to strengthen the team.\
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Therefore, having Antonio coach a low-stakes but potentially disruptive tournament like the East Asian Cup is more harmful than beneficial. Considering all factors, Jurjevi? remains the optimal candidate.\",
\"npc_action\": \"Bella folds the document, her expression serious yet composed, conveying the depth of analysis behind the recommendation.\",
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\"npc_reply_to_player\": \"(Original article from Today's Headlines, unauthorized reproduction under other names is prohibited! All images sourced from Today's Headlines free image library; please contact for removal if there is infringement. Thank you.)\",
\"npc_action\": \"Bella nods respectfully, acknowledging the source of the original article before setting the text aside.\",
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