The Indonesian National Team Has Rejected To Myanmar, Asnawi And Struick Following In The 2024 AFF Cup

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team departed for Myanmar on Thursday, December 5, 2024, morning WIB to play the 2024 AFF Cup. For this agenda, Asnawi Mangkualam and Rafael Struick are certain to be involved even though they must follow.

This information was conveyed by the Indonesian National Team Manager, Sumardji. In his information, Sumardji said the Garuda Squad first transited in Singapore before finally continuing its journey to Yangon, Myanmar.

"This morning at 07.00 WIB, 22 players departed from Jakarta. Asnawi (Mangkualam) and (Rafael) Struick will follow there (Myanmar)," Sumardji said in a statement quoted Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Regarding Struick, Sumardji confirmed that Brisbane Rour, the player's club, had given permission to appear in the 2024 AFF Cup.

That way, kans Struick appeared since the initial round of the 2024 AFF Cup was wide open. However, Sumardji said the decision was played or not remained in the hands of coach Shin Tae-yong.

"The club (Rafael Struick) has given permission from December 8, 2024 to January 5, 2025. It depends on whether the coach wants to play or not," said Sumardji.

In the 2024 AFF Cup, the Indonesian national team is in Group B with Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.

The inaugural match of the Garuda Squad will be played against Myanmar on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon.