New coach, new problems for China

REPORTING FROM KUNMING

PICTURE: AFP

ARE THE China national team in disarray?

Local fans are already panning the decision to replace former incumbent Gao Hongbo with ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho, who is commanding a yearly three million euro ($5.2m) salary.

However, the Spaniard might not be able to pick his captain - as sources indicate that authorities within the China FA want centre-back Du Wei to take the armband.