JAKARTA - Assistant coach of the U-19 national team Nova Arianto said Serdy Ephy Fano and Mochamad Yudha Febrian were removed from the training camp (TC) in Jakarta because they repeatedly made mistakes.
"They were late for training Monday morning, did not weigh in the morning and only returned to the hotel at around 03.00 WIB," Nova said when contacted by Antara in Jakarta, Tuesday.
According to the former Indonesian national team defender, Serdy and Yudha's attitude disappointed the U-19 national team coaches, including head coach Shin Tae-yong who monitored the activities of the players from South Korea.
They assessed that the two young footballers did not show their responsibility as U-19 national team players whose activities were financed by the state.
"The national team seems to be playing games even though they are paid for by the people's money. Many players want to play in the national team, but those who are already in the national team just go their own way," he said.
Therefore, Nova asked his team members who were still in the squad to continue to show a commendable attitude both on and off the field.
He said that the U-19 national team, which is being prepared for the U-20 World Cup in 2021, requires footballers with good physical, tactical, technical, and mental abilities.
"I advise the players, the opportunity will not come twice. So, take advantage of the moment properly, with full responsibility and discipline. The players must be aware that to become a professional there is a lot to be sacrificed," said Nova.
Serdy Ephy Fano and Mochamad Yudha Febrian were sent home to their respective clubs by the U-19 national team coach Shin Tae-yong starting Monday.
For Serdy, this was Shin Tae-yong's second write-down. Previously, ahead of his departure for Croatia at the end of August 2020, the attacking player was thrown out of the team because he was late for training.
Meanwhile for Yudha, who participated in the U-19 national team TC in Croatia, returning home was the first experience. The left-back who has played for the U-16 national team, U-19 national team and the Garuda Select team in England was previously clean from disciplinary violations.
With the elimination of two players, there are now 36 players taking part in the U-19 national team TC in Jakarta as preparation for the U-19 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan U-20 World Cup in 2021.
Coach Shin Tae-yong himself was not at the location, but continued to monitor the progress of his foster children via virtual.
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