Jordi Amat And Marc Klok Only Can't Help The Indonesian National Team President In Southeast Asia

The naturalized player for the Indonesian national team, Jordi Amat. (Photo: Twitter/@PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team failed to excel in the 2022 AFF Cup. The Garuda squad was stopped in the semifinals after being eliminated by Vietnam.

In fact, great hope rests with the players of Shin Tae-yong's team. Moreover, the Indonesian national team has been strengthened by naturalized players Jordi Amat, Marc Klok and Ilija Spasojevic.

According to Indonesian football observer, Kesit Budi Handoyo, the naturalized player played well in the AFF Cup. However, the presence of both is not enough.

"Klok and Jordi are good. But their presence has not been able to also lift Indonesia to a better stage. It hasn't won yet and has even gone down," said Kesit when contacted

, Tuesday, January 10.

Kesit then emphasized that PSSI should focus on developing grassroots (grassroots) rather than naturalizing players.

Naturalization of players is considered only for a moment which has an impact on the hindered development of football at the grassroots. Naturalization is also considered not only to ensure achievement.

Real evidence is the 2022 AFF Cup.

"At least I agree with this program because this is just a fast program to raise achievements that are of a moment nature. So, coaching is not good," he said.

PSSI itself is currently still working on several names to be naturalized. Some of them are Justin Hubner, Ivar Jenner, Shayne Pattynama, Mees Higlers.

"Naturalization is not illegal but if it is used only to pursue something that is not good instantly. We must trust the process more. So, coaching must be intensified," said Budi.

Indonesia has yet to become the champion of the 13 editions of the AFF Cup that have been held. Garuda's best achievement was six times as runner-up (2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2020).