The Indonesian press evaluates the strength of the U.23 team before the confrontation with Vietnam

By page sportsstars.idif you look at the 3 friendlies during the training trip in Korea, the fitness of the Indonesian U.23 players has improved significantly. However, the results that the students of Coach Shin Tae-yong obtain is still not possible. This can be seen by receiving 2 defeats in 3 matches played. Garuda Muda (nickname of the Indonesian U.23 team) only won in the first friendly match against Andong Science College with a score of 4-2.

Marc Klok (left) is considered to help the midfield of the Indonesian U.23 team PSSI

“If you look at the 4-3-3 diagram, coach Shin Tae-yong has a pretty perfect squad with the presence of a series of Indonesian players playing abroad. Moreover, the Indonesia U.23 team can now breathe a sigh of relief after Egy Maulana Vikri and Witan Sulaeman (both playing for Slovakia’s FK Senica club) can participate in the tournament. SEA Games 31. The presence of these two attacking stars will support Ronaldo Jaybera Kwateh, who plays the central striker role. Egy and Witan could very well help Kwateh become the dangerous spearhead of the upcoming Garuda Muda. Moreover, Kwateh’s bravery and mentality are quite good. These 3 players can be the perfect composition of Shin Tae-yong in attack. In addition, the presence of Saddil Ramdani can also create more diversity for the attacking style of U.23 Indonesia”, according to the analysis of U.23 Indonesia. sportsstars.id.

According to the Indonesian press, the midfield will be strengthened by Marc Klok (naturalized Dutch player), Ricky Kambuaya and Rachmat Irianto. Ricky Kambuaya has proven his ability in the role of regulating the game and taking advantage of scoring opportunities in the Indonesian national team, the latest of which is at AFF Cup 2020.

Attacking star Egy (left) will be the dangerous spearhead of Indonesia U.23 team PSSI

According to CNN Indonesia, Kambuaya might even be one of the near irreplaceable players at SEA Games 31. Meanwhile, Rachmat Irianto is in pretty good form when he fulfills the role of defensive midfielder well. The presence of Marc Klok also brings its own color in the midfield of the Indonesian U.23 team.

On the defensive line, Indonesia U.23 team has many good defenders, in which Asnawi Mangkualam is a key player. The Makassar-born player in addition to being able to defend can also provide support in attack from the right. What Coach Shin Tae-yong likes most about Asnawi is determination.

Meanwhile, midfielder Fachruddin Aryanto is considered a key player in the center of the defence. As one of the three players over 23 years old of the Indonesian U.23 team, the defender’s experience will help the team’s defense when he has been wearing the national team shirt since 2012.

Young striker Ronaldo is trusted by coach Shin Tae-yong PSSI

“Rizky Ridho also has enough capital to strengthen Garuda Muda’s midfield. The presence of Alfaendra Dewangga can be a new breath for each other to divide the positions in the midfield. Meanwhile, Firza Andika is said to be able to replace Pratama Arhan in the left-back position when he is regularly selected by coach Shin Tae-yong in the starting lineup during training in Korea. Besides, Ernando Ari will almost be the number 1 goalkeeper of Indonesia U.23 at SEA Games 31 after many excellent saves, one of which is when they face Australia in the qualifying round of the U.23 tournament. Asia 2022 last year.

Indonesia U.23 team is currently practicing in Jakarta, then the team will leave for Vietnam on May 3. The team from the land of ten thousand islands will have a match against U.23 Vietnam in the framework of Group A on May 6 at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho province.