Pratama Arhan Admits Inter-line Communication Is A Weakness Of The U-19 National Team

Indonesian U-19 national team forward Saddam Gaffar (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - U-19 national team left-back Pratama Arhan said he and his colleagues still need to improve communication on the field after a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia in a test match in Croatia, Wednesday, October 14.

"We need improvements including inter-line communication," said Arhan, quoted from Antara , Thursday.

However, the player who defended the PSIS Semarang club considered him and his colleagues to have shown hard work in the match against North Macedonia.

For Arhan, the match was also special because coach Shin Tae-yong trusted him to be the team captain.

"Alhamdulillah, I was trusted by the coach to be the captain, of course I have to always play well and optimally," said the footballer who often throws in long distances.

A goalless draw versus North Macedonia made the U-19 national team recorded four wins, three draws and three defeats in 10 friendly matches that have been undertaken during the training camp (TC) in Croatia.

In the next friendly match, the U-19 national team will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday (20/10).

The U-19 national team has been in Croatia since the end of August 2020. This TC is a preparation for the U-19 Asian Cup which is planned to be held in early 2021 in Uzbekistan.

After the U-19 Asian Cup, the U-19 national team is projected to compete in the 2021 U-20 World Cup which will be held on 20 May-12 June 2021 in Indonesia.