Ahead Of The Opponents Of Honduras, The U-17 Indonesian National Team Hopes To Lower The Best Squad

JAKARTA - Lucas Raphael Lee, who is the defender of the U-17 Indonesian national team, is still being monitored ahead of the match against Honduras U-17. This is because Lucas suffered an injury in the previous match against Brazil U-17.

The U-17 Indonesian national team will play the final match of Group H of the 2025 U-17 World Cup against Honduras on Monday, November 10, 2025, WIB night. Lucas is a player the team has always relied on in the previous two matches.

However, ahead of the match against Honduras, his condition is still being monitored. Lucas suffered a serious injury from the collision in the match against Brazil on Friday, November 7, 2025.

"I see quite good preparation, the children are in good condition. Even though there is one player who Lucas (Lee) we are still observing medically."

"However, overall players are very ready for the match," said U-17 Indonesian national team coach Nova Arianto, quoted from Antara, Monday, November 10, 2025.

Although currently Lucas' condition is still being monitored, Nova gives good news about the condition of the other players. The captain, Putu Panji, who had suffered an injury against Brazil was actually able to take part in training and could be played for the match against Honduras.

Indonesia U-17 and Honduras underwent their opening two matches in Group H with negative results, both of which lost two defeats.

However, Garuda Muda has the right to be in third place in the group standings because they have a better goal difference, namely minus six, while Honduras is minus 10.

Although on paper it is better than Honduras, Nova does not want his team to be careless at all. Moreover, this opponent is known for his fast game.

"Honduras is one of the teams that we need to be aware of, especially in terms of speed. Including some players who are in very good posture," said Nova.

Indonesia U-17 still has little chance of qualifying for the top 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.

Nova certainly wants this loss, but now he is more focused so that his players can get the first three points.

"I hope whatever the result is, we qualify or not, I ask the players to give the maximum. I hope we can get three points," said the coach.