JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team almost certainly canceled their appearance at the 2023 U-20 World Cup. That was after FIFA revoked the status of the host previously given to Indonesia.
This is certainly very disappointing for all U-20 Indonesian national team players, including coach Shin Tae-yong. Represented by the assistant coach of the national team, Choi In-cheol, Shin deeply regrets this situation.
"Representing Shin Tae-yong, we know that everyone has worked hard, indeed a few days ago it was discussed (the polemic for canceling the U-20 World Cup) but we hope that the results will be better," said Choi In-cheol in a video on PSSI TV's YouTube account, on Thursday, March 30.
"(After there is news) maybe from the hearts of the players themselves there is a feeling of discomfort, because we have already got tickets to the U-20 World Cup. We have also tried hard to get tickets in Uzbekistan, not automatic ones. It's a shame this situation," said Choi In-cheol disappointed.
Furthermore, this man from South Korea also did not expect that Indonesia's status as the host of the 2023 U-20 World Cup was completely revoked. Even though he could not cover up his disappointment, he still tried to let the players go so as not to fall too deep into sadness.
"We didn't expect things like this to happen, but we have to think about it in the future. With our efforts and motivations as far as we can, it is indeed difficult to accept it," he said.
"But the preparations have been made and there is still time for you to play, you have to do more business to be better," he continued.
Choi In-cheol also said that Shin Tae-yong was confident in his team's competitive abilities with other countries when he appeared in the U-20 World Cup later. However, he actually felt sad because the grand event was canceled in Indonesia.
"Shin Tae-yong believes that if we continue to strive we can show our best performance in front of other countries at the 2023 U-20 World Cup. But this is very sad because we cannot perform," he said.
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