According to the sheet Suara, controversy about extending the contract with Mr. Shin Tae-yong emerged even though the Indonesian team had just lost the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup finals in Qatar. Garuda (nickname of the Indonesian team) lost 1-3 to Iraq in the first match of Group D at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on January 15.1.
Coach Shin Tae-yong still receives support from PSSI
The Indonesian team aims to win the right to enter the round of 16 at the 2023 Asian Cup finals. After the opening match, the island team is at the bottom of Group D and will compete with Vietnam in the second match on January 2. A defeat against coach Philippe Troussier's team will almost certainly eliminate Indonesia. Because in the final match, coach Shin Tae-yong's team also clashed with the strongest team in Asia, Japan, on January 19.1.
If Indonesia fails and is eliminated in the group stage of the Asian Cup finals, will PSSI extend Shin Tae-yong's contract? According to the sheet Suara, PSSI still wholeheartedly supports the 53-year-old Korean coach to continue in office even though the national team has not had good recent results.
PSSI President Erick Thohir emphasized that PSSI giving 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 30.6.
Losing to Iraq, Indonesia (red shirt) had a pretty good performance
However, Mr. Erick Thohir affirmed that PSSI still maintains its support for coach Shin Tae-yong. This organization respects the current contract of the coach who led Korea at the 2018 World Cup, although the evaluation will also 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 6.2024," the head of PSSI told the media on January 16.1. “There are goals, including qualifying for the round of 16 (Asian Cup 2023),” the official added. So we will consider later."
In addition, Mr. Erick Thohir emphasized that he does not rule out the opportunity to give coach Shin Tae-yong a new contract until 2027. However, all decisions related to this strategist's future will be made later. detailed assessment procedures. PSSI Chairman said: “My relationship with Shin Tae-yong is very good. But, again, as PSSI president, I must work in an orderly and professional manner."
