JAKARTA - Unpleasant news has returned to the Indonesian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup Qualification Fourth Round. Sandy Walsh, who plays for Thai club Buriram FC, was injured.

Sandy Walsh picked up an injury while defending his club against FC Seoul. Both teams clashed in the Asian Elite Champions League (AFC Champions League Elite) match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, WIB night.

In the match that ended in the 0-3 defeat, Walsh was seen injured when the game had only been running for 19 minutes.

After the incident with Soul FC player, Walsh was also seenerasing in pain until he was finally pulled out and replaced by Stijkovic.

Until the match was over, there was no definite information about Sandy Walsh's injury. Likewise, the matter of whether Walsh could continue to defend the Indonesian national team or had to be sidelined for recovery.

On the other hand, Sandy Walsh's injury clearly adds to the long list of Indonesian national team players who are in poor condition.

Previously, two goalkeepers Maarten Paes and Emil Audero Mulyadi also suffered injuries when appearing to defend the club.

Despite Walsh's situation, the Indonesian national team must continue to prepare before clashing with Saudi Arabia on October 8, 2025, and Iraq on October 11, 2025.

The meeting is the 2026 World Cup Qualification Fourth Round match which will take place at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah.


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