CFA looks into life after Lippi

As expected, Marcello Lippi will leave his role as head coach of China's national team next year, but who will replace the Italian is now anyone's guess.

The 70-year-old on Tuesday confirmed he will not seek to renew his contract following a two-year stint at the helm that has produced minimal, if any, improvement on the pitch.

"Everyone knows that I will resign after the Asian Cup (in March)," said Lippi, who also worked in China from 2012-14 as Guangzhou Evergrande boss.