(Reuters) - China coach Fabio Cannavaro has called for a long-term approach and time to build a fresh identity after tasting defeat in his first game in charge against Thailand in the China Cup in Nanning on Thursday.
Cannavaro, who was put in charge for the four-team tournament following Marcello Lippi's departure after January's Asian Cup, failed to inspire his side as Chanathip Songkrasin's 33rd minute earned Thailand a narrow victory.
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