According to the latest update from the well-known blogger “Xiyansuan Youth Training Channel,” China’s U17 national team midfielder Kuang Zhaolei rejoined full team training on Monday and is expected to feature in the crucial final group match against Qatar. 
Kuang missed the first two group games due to injury, and his absence was keenly felt. Without his creativity and playmaking in midfield, the team’s attack struggled. China suffered a shock 0-1 defeat to Indonesia in their opener, followed by a narrow 1-2 loss to Japan, leaving them on the brink of elimination with two consecutive defeats. 
With Kuang back in contention, head coach Fu Shimin can now field his strongest lineup for the decisive encounter. According to journalist Ma Dexing, the team’s final training session focused on two key tactical areas: headers and rapid passing drills. These adjustments are clearly designed to leverage Kuang’s vision and creativity in the middle of the park, aiming to unlock the Qatari defense.
The must-win match against Qatar is scheduled for midnight on May 13. To keep their slim hopes of advancing alive, China must win by at least a two-goal margin, and also rely on Japan defeating Indonesia in the other group fixture.
**Projected China U17 Starting Lineup (4-4-2):**
– Goalkeeper: 1-Qin Ziniu
– Defenders: 2-Jin Yucheng, 3-Nan Zixun, 4-Li Junpeng, 5-Zhang Xuyao
– Midfielders: 10-Wan Xiang, 6-Zhou Yunuo, 17-Xu Zhengpeng, 8-Kuang Zhaolei
– Forwards: 11-Shuai Weihao, 14-Zhao Songyuan
