Shin Tae-yong Has Prepared Tactics To Face Australia U-23

JAKARTA - The U-23 Indonesian national team will again fight in Group A of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup against Australia U-23. After swallowing a controversial defeat to Qatar U-23 in the inaugural match, Shin Tae-yong has made thorough preparations.

The South Korean coach put together the agenda as best as possible, considering that the inter-match break that the U-23 Indonesian national team underwent was so dense. He said that recovery was important.

"Yesterday, one day after the match, we focused on recovering training," said Shin Tae-yong in his statement quoted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

The U-23 Indonesian national team is scheduled to undergo their second Group A match against Australia U-23 on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The match will be held at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar.

After undergoing recovery, one day of free time owned by Garuda Muda was maximized by Shin Tae-yong with a focus on tactical training. This is done in order to anticipate Australia's resistance.

"One day before the match, we couldn't have high intensity. However, we focused on tactical training, how to anticipate matches against Australia and Jordan," he said again.

In addition to focusing on making preparations, Shin Tae-yong did not forget to ask for prayers for U-23 Indonesian national team supporters wherever they were.

Moreover, the mentality of the players had fallen due to deep disappointment after losing to Qatar.

"Indeed, there are many unfortunate things from yesterday's match (against Qatar). The players have worked hard, now too. So, please fully support the Indonesian people for the players so that they can be even more enthusiastic," said the coach.