China's National Football Team also getting set to return to action as they will face Iraq on Friday in qualification play for the 2015 Asian Cup. China, lost 2-1 at Saudi Arabia in their group opener, so they will be looking to get back on track at home against a national side that they have struggled against of late.
Jose Antonio Camacho called up 23 players for the line-up against Iraq, including Corinthians winger Chen Zhizhao. The young talent is expected to make his national team debut against Iraq as China looks to stop a three-match losing streak against the Middle East side. After a tough week of domestic league play, Monday's training session was a light one for the side as Camacho gave his players some time to recover. Camacho, excited about what young Chen can bring to his team.
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