JAKARTA Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, ensures that he will not open the door for Shin Tae-yong to return to coach the Indonesian national team.
Shin Tae-yong's name came back after PSSI kicked out Patrick Kluivert in the middle of this month. Among supporters, there are still many who support the return of the South Korean tactician.
However, Erick in a press statement on Friday, October 24, 2025, confirmed that Shin Tae-yong's name was not on the list of candidates to replace Kluivert.
"The names of Shin Tae-yong and Patrick Kluivert have been part of the past," Erick said at a press conference in Jakarta.
Shin Tae-yong previously served in coaching the Garuda squad since the end of December 2019. He lasted approximately five years before being sacked earlier this year.
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His position was then filled by Patrick Kluivert, whose status was much shorter. This Dutch coach was kicked out of a chair after failing to bring Indonesia into the 2026 World Cup.
"What has been given by Shin Tae-yong is appreciated. What are the shortcomings we are studying, the same as Patrick Kluivert," said Erick.
Apart from Shin Tae-yong, several names also appeared to the surface. However, Erick made sure he would not rush to appoint a new coach.
The closest agenda for the Indonesian national team is to face FIFA Matchday next month. It is possible that the Garuda squad does not yet have a permanent coach for this activity.
As a result, PSSI will deploy the U-23 Indonesian national team to face FIFA Matchday in preparation for appearing at the 2025 SEA Games.
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