Shin Tae-yong Wants Players To Reach The Peak Of Performance In The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team played goalless while testing against Tanzania at the Madya Stadium, Jakarta, on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Shin Tae-yong doesn't really care about the results. As he explained earlier, the most important thing is that all players can appear to see the current conditions and performances.

The South Korean coach deliberately fielded almost all players, including Malik Risaldi's debutant.

"It's like what was talked about before, the results are not so important. I just want to see the whole condition of the players, the physical, and others."

"I will also evaluate the performance of the players in the match. Including the question of a touch of the ball that is lacking and communication as well," said Shin Tae-yong.

Shin Tae-yong admits that the test match against Tanzania is a step to reach the peak of performance when competing in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

"Indeed, the players feel tired, yes. However, with the end of this match (against Tanzania), it will definitely increase fast and well."

"Moreover, it will then recover and rest. The 4th and 5th of June 2024 are in the period of adjusting conditions. I will prepare a better team," said the coach.

As is known, the Indonesian national team will face Iraq (June 6, 2024) and the Philippines (June 11, 2024) in the remaining two matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.

Shin Tae-yong has prepared a program in the Indonesian national team training camp (TC) since May 28, 2024 so that players can reach the peak of conditions and performance in these two important matches.

"The character of the best team in our group. Their squad is very good, not an easy opponent for us. However, this is home game."

"So, I will maximize everything so that in the match we will get good results," said Shin Tae-yong.

The remaining two matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualification will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. The Indonesian national team only needed three points from the two parties to qualify for the third round of qualification.