TIMESINDONESIA, DUBAI – The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has announced the call-up of 27 players for a training camp and friendly matches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in preparation for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. The tournament will take place from April 15 to May 3.
The Garuda Muda team has assembled in Jakarta on Sunday (31/3). PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir took the opportunity to meet with them on Sunday night at the hotel where the players are staying to provide encouragement and motivation.
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On Monday, the U-23 national team is scheduled to depart for Dubai to undergo a ten-day training camp.
Coach Shin Tae-yong expressed his appreciation for Erick's support, emphasizing the importance of achieving success in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup this year.
"With the support from PSSI, including the suspension of Liga 1, Chairman Erick Thohir urged us to perform better in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup," said Shin, as quoted from PSSI's official website.
"Today (Sunday) we gather, and tomorrow (Monday) we depart for Dubai. So, I am grateful to Mr. Erick Thohir, the club owners, and the Liga 1 coaches. It is indeed challenging for clubs to release players in the middle of the league season, but once they are released, I believe we must strive our best to advance Indonesian football. Once again, I express my gratitude to Mr. Erick, PSSI, club owners, and Liga 1 coaches," added the South Korean coach.
Persija Jakarta contributes the most players with five, followed by Borneo FC with four, and PSIS Semarang with three.
From abroad, young players who have previously represented the senior team, such as Justin Hubner, Pratama Arhan, Marselino Ferdinan, and Ivar Jenner, have also been called up to join the training camp in Dubai.
Indonesia is placed in Group A in this year's AFC U-23 Asian Cup. They will face host nation Qatar, Jordan, and Australia in the group stage.
The Garuda Muda team will play their first match against Qatar on April 15, followed by matches against Jordan on April 18, and Australia on April 21.
Here is the list of the 27 Indonesian players attending the training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Ernando Ari (Persebaya Surabaya)
Adi Satryo (PSIS Semarang)
Erlangga Setyo (PSPS Riau)
Daffa Fasya (Borneo FC)
Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta)
Alfeandra Dewangga (PSIS Semarang)
Justin Hubner (Cerezo Osaka)
Komang Teguh (Borneo FC)
Muhammad Ferarri (Persija Jakarta)
Pratama Arhan (Suwon FC)
Dony Tri Pamungkas (Persija Jakarta)
Haykal Alhafiz (PSIS Semarang)
Dzaky Asraf (PSM Makassar)
Ilham Rio Fahmi (Persija Jakarta)
Bagas Kaffa (Barito Putera)
Ivar Jenner (FC Utrecht)
Arkhan Fikri (Arema FC)
Rifky Dwi (Persita Tangerang)
Rayhan Hannan (Persija Jakarta)
Ikhsan Nur (Borneo FC)
Witan Sulaeman (Bhayangkara FC)
Jeam Kelly Sroyer (Persik Kediri)
Marselino Ferdinan (KMSK Deinze)
Fajar Fathurahman (Borneo FC)
Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag)
Ramadhan Sananta (Persis Solo)
Hokky Caraka (PSS Sleman). (*)
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| Editor | : Khodijah Siti |
| Publisher | : Sofyan Saqi Futaki |
