Indonesian fans petitioned to retain coach Shin Tae-yong before the two matches against the Vietnamese team

According to the Indonesian press, the support of a part of this country's fans for Mr. Shin Tae-yong came after the national team made history by successfully reaching the round of 16 at the 2023 Asian Cup finals. Although eliminated after a 0-4 defeat to Australia in the round of 16, this achievement is considered a matter of pride when the Indonesian team participated in the Asian Cup knockout round for the first time.

Although Indonesia has not really had an impressive performance at the 2023 Asian Cup finals (losing 3 out of 4 matches), many of this country's fans still support and call for an extension of the contract with the Korean military leader. Coach Shin Tae-yong's current contract with the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) will expire in June this year.

According to the sheet Suara, a petition calling for a contract extension with coach Shin Tae-yong was created by the Indonesian team's fan community on Instagram and Twitter on the site. change.org. The initial petition received 55.000 signatures.

The petition was promoted on social networks because the majority of Indonesian team fans wanted the contract with the Korean strategist to be renewed immediately.

Coach Shin Tae-yong is considered the one who brought significant changes in both the playing tactics and achievements of the Indonesian team. In addition, there are concerns about PSSI frequently changing coaches when the national team is in the process of being built. Furthermore, the change of head coach could affect Indonesia's preparations before two decisive matches with Vietnam in Group F of the second qualifying round of the 2 World Cup in Asia next March.

The petition also emphasizes that achieving the goal of reaching the quarterfinals of this year's Asian U.23 Championship does not determine Mr. Shin Tae-yong's future.