Shin Tae-yong Doesn't Matter The Results Of The Indonesian Vs Libya National Team
JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, did not bother with the unsatisfactory final results his team received against Libya. He said the final result was not too much of a problem.
The Indonesian national team faced Libya in the inaugural test match ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup. In the match which was held attenuated Mardan Stadium, Turkey, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the Garuda Squad lost 0-4 to Libya.
These results are clearly disappointing for football lovers in the country. They are also worried about the chances of the Indonesian national team in the 2023 Asian Cup. Especially during the tournament, the Garuda Squad was in Group D with Iraq, Vietnam, and Japan.
Shin Tae-yong relaxed amid these concerns. He had no problem with the final result because the coach admitted that during the training camp (TC) in Turkey, his team did focus on physical training.
"Indeed, the players came to Turkey one day before the match against Libya focused on physical training. So, indeed I don't expect much in yesterday's match," Shin Tae-yong said in a virtual press conference on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
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From the first test match against Libya, Shin Tae-yong admitted that he wanted to see how the condition of his players was.
"I just wanted to check the condition of the players, without seeing the match score yesterday," explained the coach.
On the same occasion, Shin Tae-yong understood the disappointment of Indonesian football fans. However, he asked them not to worry.
Fans football Indonesia must be disappointed because we lost against Libya 0-4, but starting from today we will focus on the match (trial) on January 5 and 9, 2024," said Shin Tae-yong.
Furthermore, the South Korean coach emphasized that currently the focus of the Indonesian national team is to prepare to perform optimally in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup.
In the inaugural match, the Indonesian national team will meet Iraq at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar, Monday, January 15, 2024.
"Everything is in preparation for the first match of the 2023 Asian Cup against Iraq on January 15, 2024, fans don't have to worry," he said.