Otroritas Di Tangan Patrick Kluivert! Era Baru Menuju Piala Dunia 2026

JAKARTA - When Patrick Kluivert was officially announced as the coach of the Indonesian national team, new hopes immediately emerged among football lovers in the country. The former Barcelona star and the Dutch national team brought a myriad of experiences and big visions: bringing Indonesia to the 2026 World Cup. A mission that is not only full of challenges, but also the dream of millions of Indonesians.

Prior to the Kluivert era, the Indonesian national team under the tutelage of Shin Tae Yong faced various dynamics, including the less harmonious relationship between the South Korean coach and the naturalized and diaspora Indonesian players, especially those from the Netherlands. Differences in communication style, tactics approach, and expectations make it difficult for some players to adjust.

Although Shin Tae Yong brings high discipline and has succeeded in improving the performance of several local players, this issue has become one of the obstacles in creating team harmony. Some diaspora players feel they lack full trust, while Shin Tae Yong thinks they do not fully understand the system of the game they want.

After an in-depth evaluation of the performance of the national team, PSSI decided to part with Shin Tae Yong. Instead, they appointed Patrick Kluivert, a Dutch coach with a brilliant career as a player. This decision was taken with consideration to create a more harmonious atmosphere, especially with diaspora players who have Dutch backgrounds, as well as bring a new perspective in the development of tactics and strategies.

PSSI has high hopes for Kluivers not only to improve the internal relationship of the team, but also to raise the national team's performance to a higher level. With Kluiver experience in Europe's top leagues and track record as a successful player, the federation believes it can be a figure respected by all players.

As a figure from the Netherlands, Kluiver has a unique advantage in building relationships with naturalized and Indonesian diaspora players who also have Dutch backgrounds. This cultural closeness is expected to overcome one of the obstacles that had disturbed the harmony of the previous team.

However, this harmonious relationship is not limited to diaspora players. Kluivers must be able to take a flexible and dialogue-based tactician approach. He must be able to take advantage of the speed and techniques of local players while integrating the experience of naturalized players to create a more modern and competitive game.

One of the first steps taken by Kluivert is to build effective two-way communication. In every training and discussion session, he must be able to emphasize the importance of mutual trust between the coach and the player. He must be able to make the national team a team with one goal. There is no difference between local players and naturalization.

This approach is important to create a solid team atmosphere. Players feel appreciated, while Kluivers can understand the needs and characteristics of individual players. With good communication, it is hoped that it can avoid internal conflict and focus on joint major missions.

As a former player with a brilliant career in big clubs such as Ajax, Barcelona, and AC Milan, Kluivert brings an authority that inspires the players. His experience playing at the highest level of world football gives credibility that makes it easier for players to believe his strategy.

The presence of Patrick Kluivert should bring fresh air. Diaspora players are believed to be more motivated and confident. Players and coaches must understand what is needed to win, and players must be ready to learn from them.

Although Kluiver's potential to create harmonious relationships is enormous, the challenges he faces are not small. The target of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup is an ambitious mission that requires hard work, discipline, and high consistency. He must be able to unite players from various backgrounds, overcome pressure from the federation, and meet high expectations from supporters.

In addition, adaptation to Indonesia's distinctive style of play is also homework that must be completed immediately. An effective and efficient game system must be designed by considering the technical advantages of local players and international experience of diaspora players.

In the midst of various challenges, the big vision of Kluivert remains a bright spot for the future of the Indonesian national team. He must be able to instill a collective spirit in Jay Idzes cs. that they are part of a historic journey to bring Indonesia to the world football stage.

The Indonesian national team at that time had talent, and had enthusiasm. They now have to work hard and prove that Indonesia deserves to compete at the highest level.

With an effective personal approach, communication, and great experience in the world of football, Patrick Kluivert has all the potential to bring major changes to the Indonesian national team. If important elements such as team harmony, discipline, and cooperation can be maintained, the dream of seeing Garuda fly in the 2026 World Cup is not impossible.