JAKARTA - The decision of John Herdman who is rumored to have chosen to coach the Indonesian National Team (Timnas) rather than other countries has attracted the attention of international media.
The experienced coach, who previously managed the Canadian National Team, is said to have a number of strong considerations in accepting the challenge of managing the Garuda Squad.
The Mexican foreign media, Once Noticias, revealed that Indonesia is not the only country that has communicated with Herdman. Several other federations, including those from Central America, are also rumored to be interested in using his services.
However, Indonesia is considered to offer the most attractive and realistic project for the 49-year-old coach. One of the main reasons John Herdman chose the Indonesian National Team is the existence of a clear long-term project.
PSSI is said to present a plan to develop the national team sustainably, ranging from the senior team to the younger age group.
Herdman is known as a coach who has successfully built a strong foundation, as he did with the Canadian National Team to appear at the World Cup. A similar concept is considered to be applicable in Indonesia which is undergoing rapid development.
"Indonesia came with a very clear and ambitious vision," wrote one foreign media reviewing Herdman's decision.
The next reason is the potential of the Indonesian national team players. The combination of local players, diaspora, and naturalization is considered to provide variety and depth of a promising squad.
The large population is also an important factor. Herdman sees Indonesia has a broad talent base that can be developed through the right coaching system.
"With a large population and an incredible interest in football, Indonesia has a very potential source of players," the report said.
Apart from technical aspects, the support of fans and federations is an added value. Herdman is known to like the atmosphere of live football and Indonesia offers that.
The high public enthusiasm for the Indonesian National Team is believed to be a positive energy in building the team's mental and character. On the other hand, PSSI is also said to provide full support, both in terms of programs and facilities.
Although he was associated with other countries, such as Honduras, Herdman assessed that Indonesia presented a greater and meaningful challenge in his coaching career.
Indonesia is not only about short-term goals, but also the opportunity to create a football legacy in the long term.
With all these considerations, John Herdman's decision to choose the Indonesian National Team is not a spontaneous move, but the result of a deep analysis of the potential, vision, and future of national football.
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