Predictions Of The Composition Of Indonesian Players Against Iraq

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JAKARTA Indonesia will have a life-to-life match against Iraq in the early hours of the morning. Coach Patrick Kluivert is likely to rotate the squad for the crucial match.

Clashes between Iraq vs Indonesia will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 local time or Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 02.30 WIB.

Indonesia is required to win the duel if it does not want the hope of playing at next year's World Cup to die. The current position of the Garuda squad is in a precarious situation after losing 2-3 against Saudi Arabia in the middle of this week.

Currently, Indonesia occupies the basis of the Group B standings without points. Thus, victory against Iraq is an indiscriminate price.

Kluivert as a team tactician must think of the best squad to appear in this duel for three points. Some of the rotations will most likely be carried out by the Dutch tactician.

At the goalkeeper's position, trust will most likely be given to Maarten Paes, who performed well and made several brilliant saves when he was beaten by Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, in the position of Kluiver defenders, it is better to choose Kevin Diks, Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, and Calvin Verdok. The last name was absent against Saudi Arabia because it was not fit.

In addition, Kluivers can also have the option of playing three defenders on par with placing Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, and Justin Hubner. If he chooses this concoction then he can place Verdok and Diks as full-backs.

In midfield, Kluivers can install duo Joey Pelupessy and Thom Haye if they use three defenders on par. Marc Klok and Beckham Putra, who were previously starters against Arabia, should be backed up.

Then in the best composition attack line is to install Ole Romeny, Miliano Jonathans, and Ragnar Oratmangoen. Romeny is in a fit position to play from the first minute after the match against Arab he entered as a substitute.

The following is the estimate of the Indonesian vs Iraqi line-up:

Indonesia (4-3-3): Maarten Paes; Kevin Diks, Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, Calvin Verdok; Justin Hubner, Joey Pelupessy, Thom Haye; Miliano Jonathans, Ole Romeny, Ragnar Oratmangoen.