Rizky Ridho Experiences Hamstring Muscle Complaints Ahead Of The Match Against Japan
JAKARTA - Bad news came from the Indonesian national team ahead of the final match of Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 Asian Zone Qualification World Cup against Japan at Suita Stadium, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, afternoon WB.
Mainstay defender Rizky Ridho experienced complaints about hamstring muscles while undergoing training at the Suita Stadium, Osaka, on Monday, June 9, 2025. "Ridho experienced complaints about hamstring muscles during official training. Currently he is still under the supervision and treatment of the medical team, especially Dr. Alfan Nur Asyhar," wrote the official statement of the Indonesian national team.
The 24-year-old defender's readiness to appear against Japan will be monitored intensively until the start of the match.
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Ridho has been an important part of forming a tough backline trio with Jay Idzes and Justin Hubner.
Bersama Idzes dan Hubner, trio bek tengah ini mencatat tujuh clean-sheet dari delapan laga saat tampil bersama, termasuk saat mengalahkan Bahrain dan China dengan skor identif 1-0.
Their only defeat was against Japan (0-4) in the first meeting in Group C.
The match between Japan and Indonesia is scheduled to take place at 17.35 WIB. This party is no longer so decisive for the two teams who have confirmed their ticket to the different phase.
Japan has secured a place in the 2026 World Cup finals. They have now packed 20 points from nine matches and their position at the top of the standings cannot be evicted by anyone.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team ensured that they advanced to the Fourth Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Patrick Kluiver's troops collected 12 points from nine matches.