Head Of BTN Confirms Jay Idzes' Situation Rumored Injury To Debut In Serie A

JAKARTA - The head of the National Team Agency (BTN), Sumardji, confirmed the condition of the Indonesian national team defender, Jay Idzes, who made his debut at his club, Venezia. Had reportedly injured, Sumardji confirmed that the player's condition was in good condition.

Jay Idzes made his debut in Serie A 2024/2025 in the second week while defending Venezia who visited Fiorentina headquarters. In the match which was held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, the match went fiercely with a goalless draw.

After the match, Jay Idzes, who appeared as a starter, was reportedly injured. His condition was worrying because he was rumored to be part of the Indonesian national team squad which will compete in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.

Regarding Jay Idzes' condition, Sumardji admitted that he had communicated directly with the player. He also ensured that Jay Idzes had no injuries after his debut.

"I have communicated with Jay (Idzes) and have been replied to," he said in a statement quoted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

"So, the information that Jay was injured was not true. He was not injured and was in shape. There was no problem with his body condition," he said.

Jay Idzes' condition, which turned out to be fine, became a breath of fresh air for the Garuda Squad. You see, it is currently known that the Indonesian national team's defense is experiencing a crisis.

The reason is that Jordi Amat was absent due to injury and Justin Hubner had to be sidelined due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Meanwhile, Elkan Baggott was not called by coach Shin Tae-yong.

Practically, the Garuda Squad only leaves three central defenders, namely Rizky Ridho, Muhammad Ferarri, and Jay Idzes. This situation makes Shin Tae-yong as the head coach of the Indonesian national team have to prepare a special scenario to prepare a defense line.

The Garuda squad itself will begin its adventure in the Third Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in September 2024. The inaugural match starts with an trip to Saudi Arabia's headquarters on September 5, 2024.

After that, the Indonesian national team played a home match by hosting Australia in Jakarta on September 10, 2024.