Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia National Team Lineups: Marselino Starts, Eliano Back to the Bench Again
JAKARTA - The Indonesian National Team will continue their struggle in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers by facing Saudi Arabia. Here is a list of the Indonesian National Team vs Saudi Arabia players in the match on Tuesday, November 19 at 19.00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Shin Tae-yong as the head coach again relied on the 3-4-3 formation in his team's appearance against Saudi Arabia at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta. Under the crossbar, the coach entrusted Maarten Paes as the final defensive wall.
Shifting to the position of the three defenders, Shin Tae-yong chose to field Jay Idzes who duetted with Justin Hubner and Rizky Ridho.
Meanwhile, the left wing-back position is still occupied by Calvin Verdonk. He will duet with Sandy Walsh who guards the right side.
Having been absent in the previous match, Ivar Jenner returned to appear in the match against Saudi Arabia. This time he became a starter in the central midfielder position paired with Thom Haye.
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Moving forward, Shin Tae-yong fielded Ragnar Oratmangoen, Marselino Ferdinan, and Rafael Struick.
A surprise was seen in the composition of the reserve players. Eliano Reijnders, who was previously not included, is now back on the list of players even though he must first warm the bench.
Currently, the Indonesian National Team is still in the bottom position of Group C standings with three points from five matches played.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, who is the opponent this time, is in third position in Group C standings. The Green Falcon has collected six points from five matches played.
Indonesian National Team vs Saudi Arabia Player Lineup
Indonesian National Team XI:
Maarten Paes; Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, Justin Hubner; Sandy Walsh, Ivar Jenner, Thom Haye, Calvin Verdonk; Marselino Ferdinan, Ragnar Oratmangoen, Rafael Struick
Saudi Arabia XI:
Ahmed Alkasaar; Ali Al Bilahyi, Saud Abdulhamid, Yasir Gharsan Alsharani, Hassan Al Tambakti; Marwan Al Sahafi, Nasser Al Dawsari, Faisal Alghamdi, Mochammed Al Qathani, Mohammed Kanno; Feras Albrikan