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Indonesia U.23 team received shocking news before the match against Vietnam

Two key players Asnawi Mangkualam and Elkan Baggott are certainly absent from the Indonesian U.23 team’s opening match in football. SEA Games 31 with the home team Vietnam taking place at 19 pm tonight (6.5).

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According to the sheet Suara, Asnawi and Elkan can’t gather together yet Indonesia U.23 team so they could not participate in the important match against the host U.23 Vietnam in the framework of Group A taking place at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho. However, Coach Shin Tae-yong in a statement quoted from the official website of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) on May 5 assured that his team was ready to play against Vietnam.

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Indonesia U.23 team strengthens tactical exercises to prepare to deal with Vietnam

INDEPENDENCE

Although he will play on the opponent’s field, Mr. Shin Tae-yong hopes that the Indonesian U.23 team will focus on the match that is expected to be fierce and exciting. Because in addition to being the host, the U.23 team of Vietnam is also the reigning champion of men’s football at the SEA Games. However, according to the Indonesian press, Garuda Muda (nicknamed U.23 Indonesia) is not afraid to confront Vietnam.

However, according to the Indonesian press, the failure of Asnawi Mangkualam and Elkan Baggott to join forces will be a great loss for the team’s defense in the confrontation with the host Vietnam. Right-back Asnawi is originally the captain of the national team, although he is only 20 years old, but this star has not been approved by Ansan Greeners Club (in the 2nd division). Korea) allowed him to return to the U.23 team. Meanwhile, despite playing extremely well in recent matches with the U.23 team Ipswich Town (England), the 1.94m-tall central defender could not make it to Vietnam in time to attend the 31st SEA Games.

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Defender captain Asnawi (No. 14) could not attend the opening match of U.23 Indonesia at SEA Games 31

PSSI

In the close match between the Indonesian national team (the core members will wear the U.23 national team shirt) and Vietnam, which took place at the end of last year in AFF Cup 2020 ended 0-0. However, U.23 Indonesia is determined to “revenge” for the 0-3 loss to Vietnam in the men’s football final. sea ​​Games 2019 in the Philippines.

“Since leading Indonesia, I have faced Vietnam twice. Technically, Vietnam is a good team, especially when they are coached by a senior of mine (Park Hang). -seo), but our performance is getting better and better and the players are in shape,” coach Shin Tae-yong emphasized at the press conference.

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Coach Shin Tae-yong is still confident that U.23 Indonesia will have good results against Vietnam

INDEPENDENCE

In the match on Friday, Viet Tri Stadium is expected to be full of home fans, as the number of tickets provided by the organizers has been sold out quickly. In addition to Indonesia and Vietnam, Group A also includes Timor Leste, the Philippines and Myanmar.

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