Prima Condition, Elkan Baggot Joins Team And Ready To Defend The Indonesian National Team Against Libya

JAKARTA - Elkan Baggot was not included in the list of players installed by Shin Tae-yong in the test match against Libya on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. However, the player is ready to perform optimally in the second test match against Libya on January 5, 2024.

Previously, it was known that Baggot was not included in the first trial because the player was late in joining the training camp (TC) in Turkey. This is because Baggot still has to carry out his obligation to defend his team, Ipswich Town.

Baggot just joined Rizky Ridho and his friends in the Indonesian national team after the new year.

After joining the Garuda Squad, Baggot also stated that he was ready to help the team face Iraq, Vietnam and Japan in the 2023 Asian Cup group phase.

"Good day, field conditions are also good, the other colleagues are also in good shape, I am ready for the Asian Cup later," Baggott was quoted as saying from the official PSSI website on Dictionary, January 4, 2024.

Regarding the unsatisfactory results of the inaugural test against Libya, Baggot did not deny it. The defender chose to focus on the next agenda, namely the second and third trials against Libya against Iran on January 9, 2024.

We still have a few more test matches. So, we are currently getting ready to face everything by taking advantage of the time before the tournament starts," he explained.

Baggott had the opportunity to be played when Indonesia underwent the next test match. Moreover, Shin Tae-yong as the head coach used a three-back formation. Baggott can partner with Jordi Amat, Rizky Ridho, Justin Hubner, or Wahyu Prasetyo.

At the training camp (TC) in Turkey in preparation for the 2023 Asian Cup, Shin Tae-yong brought five players in the center-back position. From that composition, there is an opportunity that the coach will play a defensive formation when meeting a strong team like Japan.