The public rift dealt a blow to the team's preparation for the Beijing Olympics and forced Xie Yalong, vice-president of Chinese Football Association, to have a face-to-face discussion with the coach.

After the private talk, Loisel said she had the full backing of officials.

But Chinese media still predict her downfall if the team fails to impress at the East Asian Championship.

"I think we need to be more patient. There are six months to go before the Olympics," Loisel said.

"And I think we are going to get the team more training to improve their receiving and passing."

Loisel is tasked with guiding China to the semifinals at the Beijing Games in August, a tough job for a team that failed to make the last eight in the World Cup on home soil last September.

But the coach is still confident in her team's chances to reach its Olympic goal.

"Recently, there have been many negative reports from the media about the Chinese team's problems," she said.

"But, through this game, I think we displayed the progress we have made.

"Before the Olympics, we'll get everything done," Loisel said.

"Also, I think we need quiet and very good surroundings for our team. And please continue to give us your support. I am very confident with my goal."

She insisted she no longer has communication problem with players or officials and the whole team is unified.

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