According to Suara , the controversy over the contract extension with Mr. Shin Tae-yong arose even though the Indonesian team just lost the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar. Garuda (the nickname of the Indonesian team) lost 1-3 to Iraq in the first match of Group D at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on January 15.
Coach Shin Tae-yong still receives support from PSSI
The Indonesian team aims to qualify for the round of 16 at the 2023 Asian Cup. After the opening match, the team from the archipelago is at the bottom of Group D and will face Vietnam in the second match on January 19. A defeat to coach Philippe Troussier's team will almost certainly result in Indonesia being eliminated. Because in the final match, coach Shin Tae-yong's team will face the strongest team in Asia, Japan, on January 24.
If Indonesia fails and is eliminated in the group stage of the Asian Cup, will PSSI extend Shin Tae-yong's contract? According to Suara , PSSI still wholeheartedly supports the 53-year-old Korean coach to continue in his position despite the national team's recent poor performance.
PSSI President Erick Thohir emphasized that PSSI's decision to award Shin Tae-yong a new contract until 2027 cannot be discussed at this time. Because Shin Tae-yong's current contract to lead the Indonesian team is still valid until June 30.
Despite losing to Iraq, Indonesia (red shirt) had a pretty good performance.
However, Mr. Erick Thohir affirmed that PSSI still supports coach Shin Tae-yong. The organization respects the current contract of the coach who led Korea at the 2018 World Cup, although the evaluation will continue to be carried out according to the set goals. "I fully support and according to the agreement, Shin Tae-yong has a contract until June 2024," the head of PSSI told the media on January 16. The official added: "There are goals, including reaching the round of 16 (Asian Cup 2023). So we will consider it later."
In addition, Mr. Erick Thohir emphasized that he did not rule out the opportunity to give coach Shin Tae-yong a new contract until 2027. However, any decision regarding the future of this strategist will be made after detailed evaluation processes. The PSSI Chairman said: "My relationship with Shin Tae-yong is very good. But, once again, as the PSSI Chairman, I have to work in an orderly and professional manner."
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