Ketum PSSI Prohibits U-19 National Team Players From Eating Catfish And Fried Pecel

PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan (right) and technical director Indra Sjafri (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan reminded the Indonesian U-19 national team players not to eat carelessly, including eating catfish and fried pecel.

While visiting the U-19 national team training, last Saturday Iriawan advised the players to eat the food that has been provided instead of looking for other food outside.

"I hope you are disciplined with the food that is prepared. Don't try to go out at night to eat pecel catfish, ”said Iriawan in a video broadcast on his personal YouTube account, quoted from Antara, Tuesday.

"The fritters are left behind," he added.

On this occasion, he also reminded the U-19 national team to act professionally like a footballer who always takes care of the food he consumes.

He reminded that there were still many people outside who wanted to join the national team. As a national team player who is paid by the state, he continued, he must be dedicated and fully responsible for delivering achievements to the public.

The former West Java Police Chief also advised U-19 national team players to adhere to health protocols. Don't let a player walk around without wearing a mask.

"You are the ones who pay the state. You have to focus, no eating out. Never mind if a player must be professional, "he stressed.

The Garuda Muda squad has continued to hone its skills in the training camp (TC) which took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Intermediate Stadium since 16 November. They stayed at the Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta during their TC.

PSSI plans to send the U-19 national team abroad for the advanced TC program. They consider either South Korea or Spain as training locations.