Marselino Ferdinand And Pratama Arhan, Become Starters Against The Philippines
JAKARTA - Two players who had careers abroad, Marselino Ferdinand and Pratama Arhan, were included in the starting line-up when the Indonesian U-22 national team faced the Philippines in the first match of Group A of the 2023 SEA Games at the National Stadium, Pnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday afternoon WIB. Coach Indra Sjafri lowered his favorite formation 4-3-3. To keep the Indonesian goal, coach Indra Sjafri entrusted the Persebaya goalkeeper Surabaya Ernando Ari. Meanwhile, in the back line quartet, Arhan was played at the left-back position, Rio Fahmi filled the right-back position, and the duo Rizky Ridho and Alfeandra Dewangga were entrusted to occupy the center-back position. The players who helped bring PSM Makassar to win Liga 1 for the 2022/2023 season Ananda Raehan occupied the defensive midfield position. For the two players who are expected to be able to supply the ball to Indonesian attackers, coach Indra plays Marselino and Beckham Putra.