Lippi ready to wield the AXE

China's coach hints new blood is on way after losing patience with old guard

Marcello Lippi is ready to trust in youth as he bids to breathe fresh life into China's national team.

After falling to reach this summer's World Cup finals in Russia, Lippi's attention has now turned to the 2019 Asian Cup finals in United Arab Emirates next January - the Italian's last chance to impress on his current three-year contract.