The Indonesian team is short of players due to suspensions and health issues. Coach Shin Tae-yong was forced to urgently call up two players, Muhammad Ferrari and Rachmat Irianto. The duo will fly to Vietnam this afternoon, March 24.
Previously, coach Shin Tae-yong called up goalkeeper Ernando Ari. The goalkeeper of Persebaya Surabaya flew to Vietnam on the evening of March 23.
Coach Shin Tae-yong is facing a force problem.
The Indonesian team is facing many problems with its personnel. Five players are sick, some of whom are seriously ill.
Goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata has to stay home to receive treatment. Centre-back Marc Klok has withdrawn from the national team for unknown reasons. He is likely to still have problems with his Achilles. Defender Sandy Walsh is suspended after receiving two yellow cards.
" The players' condition is not very good. Some are seriously ill. I don't know what virus they have. There are many people in Indonesia who have this disease ," coach Shin Tae-yong shared.
The physical condition of the Indonesian players has been severely affected. Players from Europe have had to travel long distances to play for the national team and have not had many days off before the first leg. Others have been affected by being Muslims and having to fast during the fasting month of Ramadan.
" We are very tired because of the long journey. The team is currently doing recovery exercises and taking advantage of that time. Today we will train with higher intensity to prepare for the match. Of course, as national team players, we are always ready when the match takes place, " said midfielder Witan Sulaeman.
In a difficult situation, the Indonesian team received some positive news. Defender Asnawi Mangkualam returned to the squad after serving his suspension. He replaced Sandy Walsh. Meanwhile, the duo Thom Haye and Ragnar Oratmangoen completed their transfer procedures, in time to play in the next match.
Tomorrow, March 25, Coach Shin Tae-yong will hold a press conference before the match. In the afternoon of the same day, his team will practice at My Dinh Stadium.
The second leg match in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup between Vietnam and Indonesia will take place at 7:00 p.m. on March 26 at My Dinh.
List of 26 Indonesian players
- Goalkeepers: Ernando Ari (Persebaya Surabaya), Muhammad Riyandi (Persis Solo), Muhammad Adi Satryo (PSIS Semarang)
- Defenders: Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Heerenveen), Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta), Edo Febriansah (Persib Bandung), Asnawi Mangkualam (Port FC) Wahyu Prasetyo (PSIS Semarang), Yakob Sayuri (PSM Makassar), Jay Idzes (Venezia FC), Justin Hubner (Cerezo Osaka), Pratama Arhan (Suwon FC), Muhammad Ferarri (Persija Jakarta)
- Midfielders: Thom Haye (Heerenveen), Arkhan Fikri (Arema FC), Marselino Ferdinan (KMSK Deinze), Ricky Kambuaya (Dewa United), Ivar Jenner (Jong Utrecht), Rachmat Irianto (Persib Bandung)
Forwards: Ragnar Oratmangoen (Fortuna Sittard), Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag), Witan Sulaeman (Bhayangkara FC), Egy Maulana Vikri (Dewa United), Dimas Drajad (Persikabo 1927), Ramadhan Sananta (Persis Solo), Hokky Caraka (PSS Sleman).
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