Unseen Joint Training With The U-17 National Team, Bima Sakti Hopes That Amar Reyhan Brkic Will Immediately Go To Indonesia For Weather Adaptation

Indonesian National Team U-17 diaspora player, Amar Reyhan Brkic. (Photo: Instagram.com/@amar.brc)

JAKARTA - Diaspora Amar Reyhan Brkic players have not been seen joining the U-17 Indonesian national team training at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Monday, October 30. The U-17 national team coach, Bima Sakti explained, the German-blooded player was indeed permission to practice this time to defend his club, Hoffenheim.

"Yes, he (Amar Reyhan Brkic) has permission for two matches (to appear for his club), but yesterday he last played there (Hoffenheim)," said Bima Sakti after leading the training at SUGBK, Monday, October 30.

Bima Sakti hopes that the player can immediately join his colleagues in the U-17 national team. According to him, Amar needs to adapt the weather in the country.

"Actually (Amar) there are two more matches, but we ask him to come quickly (to Indonesia). Because we also need adaptation," said Bima Sakti.

"Especially Amar, (there are obstacles) the weather also needs to be adapted to the weather in Indonesia. Because yesterday we were last in Germany and even the temperature was up to six degrees, five degrees during training," continued the coach.

Amar Reyhan Brkic is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Monday, October 30. Bima Sakti hopes that Amar can immediately follow the training agenda while adapting to the environment.

"So Amar may arrive this (Monday) day. And hopefully tomorrow he can practice and be able to adapt to the weather in Indonesia," Bima Sakti hoped.

Amar Rayhan Brkick is one of the names of the diaspora players who is targeted to strengthen Indonesia at the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Amar had experienced joining the team during a training camp in Germany.

Apart from Amar, the U-17 national team will also be strengthened by another diaspora player, Welber Jardim. Meanwhile, the name Chow-Yun Damanik, who had previously been in the squad, was confirmed to be absent due to passport issues.