The Indonesian team lacks strength due to penalties and health problems. Coach Shin Tae-yong was forced to urgently call two players Muhammad Ferrari and Rachmat Irianto. This duo will fly to Vietnam this afternoon, March 2.
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 in terms of force. 5 players are sick, some of them seriously ill.
Goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata had to stay in his hometown for treatment. Central defender Marc Klok withdrew from the team for unknown reasons. It is likely that this player still has problems with his Achilles heel. Defender Sandy Walsh was suspended for receiving 2 yellow cards.
"The condition of the players is not very good. Some people became seriously ill. I don't know what virus they got. In Indonesia, there are many people with this disease“, coach Shin Tae-yong shared.
The Indonesian player's physical strength was seriously affected. Players from Europe take a long journey to play for the team and do not have many days off before the first leg. Others are influenced by Islam and must abstain from food and drink during the fasting month of Ramadan.
"We were very tired from the long journey. The team is currently practicing recovery and taking advantage of that time. Today we will practice more intensely to prepare for the match. Of course, as national players, we are always ready when the match comes“, said midfielder Witan Sulaeman.
In difficult circumstances, the Indonesian team received some positive information. Defender Asnawi Mangkualam returned to the squad after completing his suspension. He took the place of Sandy Walsh. Meanwhile, the duo Thom Haye and Ragnar Oratmangoen completed the procedure to transfer federations and were able to play in the next match.
Tomorrow, March 25, coach Shin Tae-yong will answer the press conference before the match. On the same afternoon, his team practiced getting used to My Dinh Stadium.
The second leg match in the second qualifying round of the 2 World Cup between Vietnam and Indonesia takes place at 2026:19 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).
