The media skepticism faded after the Chinese team proved themselves with a friendly match.
But the trouble with Wahoo's players overseas is still lingering.
Many of their opponents in the league have Asian players present on their teams.
These Asian players were all very energetic when they encountered the Chinese players, and they looked as if they would not stop until the Chinese players were destroyed.
Especially the Japanese and Korean players.
They are the mainstay, or even the core, of many teams, so they have also become the mainstay of the "anti-China" movement.
That includes Japanese wingback from Bayern Munich, Yuto Nagatomo!
Leverkusen is in the German Cup and made it to the semifinals.
And their semifinal opponent is Bayern Munenehei.
It also brought Yuto Nagatomo extra attention from the media!