The Iraqi team is seeking to overcome some problems that preceded its arrival in Saudi Arabia, which were manifested in the refusal of some administrations of Iraqi Stars League clubs to allow their footballers to join the team. This forced the Iraqi national team's coaching staff, led by Emad Mohammed, to call up new players. The match will be of utmost importance, as a positive result will push the players to increase their ambitions to reach a crucial point in the tournament, especially since the Iraqi team includes good young talents. The Iraq under-23 national football team will meet its Chinese counterpart on Wednesday in its first match within the ongoing AFC U-23 Championship in Saudi Arabia.
