Patrick Kluivert: Being Part Of The Indonesian National Team Is A Big Responsibility

JAKARTA - Journalist and world football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, conducted an interview with Patrick Kluivert after the 48-year-old coach officially led the Indonesian national team on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Romano tried to dig up briefly on how Kluiver responded to his new status on his personal TikTok account.

Kluivert admitted that he was enthusiastic and had a big responsibility after being part of the Indonesian national team.

"It feels extraordinary and really inspiring. Everyone knows that, Indonesia has a football culture and a deep passion for this sport."

"Being part of this great nation with aspirations of this size is a privilege and a big responsibility for me. Of course I am very excited to contribute to the progress of this team," said Kluiver.

Regarding the responsibility mentioned by Patrick Kluivert, indeed the former Barcelona player was immediately faced with a target to be able to bring the Garuda Squad through to the 2026 World Cup finals.

Even though at the beginning of his presence there was a big task waiting for him, Kluiver was actually still optimistic about the team he would handle. Moreover, he also said that Indonesia is a country with the support of massive supporters which is a value of more.

"I think we have the ability and strength and desire. To pursue it, we need support from the entire Indonesian nation behind us."

"I think together we can achieve a lot of big things. As everyone knows, all parts need to complete each other perfectly."

"We are currently in the process of bringing everything together. However, it is very important to remember that a team is not only about coaches, players, or people around the team."

"All supporters are vital parts," said the Dutch coach again.

PSSI officially announced that Kluivert was the coach of the Indonesian national team on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after sacking Shin Tae-yong on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Previously, when the public was still wondering about Shin Tae-yong's replacement, Fabrizio Romano had leaked that Kluivert would certainly lead the next Indonesian national team.