The Match Against Myanmar Will Prove the Fitness of the Indonesian National Team

Indonesian national team footballer Marselino Ferdinand accompanied by Witan Sulaeman (left) dribbled in the inaugural match of Group A SEA Games 2023 at the National Olympic Stadium, Cambodia/ANTARA PHOTO/M Agung Rajasa/foc.

JAKARTA - The U-22 Indonesian national team will face the second match in Group A of the 2023 SEA Games against Myanmar at the Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, and this match will prove the fitness of the Garuda Muda players.

Indra Sjafri's team got a more favorable schedule with a four-day break from the previous match, while the opposing team practically only got two days off. These conditions make Indonesia more favored in the match.

Preparing to achieve the best results was conveyed by one of the national team players, Fajar Fatur Rachman. The Manokwari-born player hopes to gain the coach's trust to enter the first team in the second match.

"We and our friends are ready for the match," said Fajar Fatur Rachman, reported by ANTARA, Thursday, May 4.

This young player believes that Myanmar is one of the good teams in Group A and has the same target as the other teams, namely to win every match.

"I think the target for all teams is the same. That's why we have to try our best," said Fajar Fatur Rachman with a smile.

The U-22 Indonesian National Team, which has a strength of 20 players, is currently in the best condition and no one was injured. This condition will obviously make it easier for coach Indra Sjafri to determine the formation and the first 11 players who will play.

Wetan Sulaeman, Marselino Ferdinan, and Pratama Arhan have the opportunity to return to become core players considering their quite vital roles. Likewise, Irfan Jauhari, who appeared well in the first match against the Philippines, has the opportunity to enter the first team.

"What is clear is that the 20 players summoned to the 2023 SEA Games are the best at their age," said the Manager of the U-22 Indonesia National Team, Sumardji.