JAKARTA - Persib Bandung winger Saddil Ramdani is already missing the Indonesian national team after he has been absent for more than a year defending the Garuda team.
"We as Indonesian players certainly miss playing for the Indonesian national team. Who doesn't want to defend the Indonesian national team, everyone must want it," said Saddil when met at the GOR of the State University of Jakarta, Sunday.
"Always, always want to prove that we can also compete in the Indonesian national team," he continued.
PSSI has recently announced the appointment of new national team coach John Herdman. Saddil also hopes that the British coach can feel comfortable living in Indonesia, so that he can monitor more players who have careers in the country.
"My hope is that he (John Herdman) is comfortable to stay in Indonesia, that's the first. There is a lot of support from the Indonesian people for his program in the future, how this Indonesian national team can develop and progress. And, for me, I wish him success at the beginning of his arrival in Indonesia and at the end he is here," said the player who once played for the Malaysian club, Sabah.
At the club level, Persib, which was strengthened by Saddil, managed to become the first half champion of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League. According to Saddil, one of the important factors for the success of Maung Bandung in half the season is the adaptation of the players.
"The adaptation is because there are a lot of new players as well. Then, the main thing is the coach who also emphasizes the situation. The captain and other friends, who are probably more senior. So, overall, motivating each other in the future how this team can get better," said the 27-year-old player.
Saddil also assessed that the presence of the national team player Thom Haye at Persib was also a very positive factor for Maung Bandung.
"It's very good, it's amazing the player (Thom Haye), very competitive. So, we need to emulate what his mentality is in playing, motivate him and all the players. I think they are very professional. So, I also need to learn from those who have played a long time in Europe," said the player who started his professional career at Persela Lamongan.
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