Indonesia's special advantages make Premier League stars worried

Japan (ranked 15th in the world ) plays Indonesia (ranked 130th) away in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Although rated higher than their opponents, Japan is still cautious before this confrontation as they have to play under the pressure of nearly 80,000 spectators at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

Striker Kaoru Mitoma, a star playing in the English Premier League, said: “This will be a difficult match for the Japanese team. The heat that the Indonesian fans can bring to us is something that can be felt.”

Japan national team star Kaoru Mitoma.

Bola (Indonesia) recently confirmed that Gelora Bung Karno Stadium was sold out for Indonesia's match against Japan. The Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) also confirmed that in the upcoming match, fans will fill the stands to cheer for coach Shin Tae-yong and his team.

A reputable Indonesian news site said that at present, the Indonesian team has 15 players playing abroad and they will bring confidence even when facing the Japanese team.

Kaoru Mitoma also agrees with the above view: “I think Indonesia's progress comes in a synchronized way, not just due to naturalized players. They are just a part of the team's style of play. I think Indonesia is still performing positively. However, they also have strengths and weaknesses, which the Japanese team will try to exploit.”

Currently, on the rankings of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Japanese team is leading with 10 points after 4 matches. Meanwhile, the Indonesian team is ranked 4th with 3 points. The representative of the Southeast Asian region needs to create a surprise against the opponent in the next match to keep the hope of going on.

Minh Chau

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/loi-the-dac-biet-cua-indonesia-khien-sao-ngoai-hang-anh-lo-ngai-ar907465.html