Witan Sulaeman Confesses Experience Was Installed As Right-back By Shin Tae-yong In The Indonesian National Team

Witan Sulaeman admitted that he was ready to play in any position according to Shin Tae-yong's instructions (Instagram/@witansulaiman_).

Witan Sulaeman revealed his experience when he was in a new position as a full-back right in the Indonesian national team.

The decision was the choice of the coach, Shin Tae-yong, in the test match against Libya on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

In that match, Witan did not appear as usual. He played a different role where he was originally a midfielder now.

Witan entered in the second half replacing Yakob Sayuri. In his game, Witan is still seen showing his habit of being in an old position by pushing to the opponent's defense.

On several occasions, Witan helped the Red-White Squad attack. He even played a role in passing the ball to Adam Alis at the start of the second half despite failing to convert it into a goal.

From this different experience, Witan admitted that he had no difficulties. He said he was ready to give his best according to the coach's instructions.

Previously I played in the left wing-back position while playing at Persija. I don't think it's much different, yes, if you play on the left or right wing-back.

"I continue to appear and play following the coach's instructions and give my best to be able to help the team," said Witan, quoted from the official PSSI website on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Not only Witan, the Indonesian national team actually has players who can be flexible in occupying the right-back position. Call it Asnawi Mangkualam and Sandy Walsh, but in that match Shin Tae-yong did not play the two players.

Without Asnawi and Walsh, the way Shin Tae-yong has applied to appoint Witan as a right-back is a new option in urgent circumstances.

In the wing position, Witan also competes with a number of names, such as Saddil Ramdani, Egy Maulana Vikri, Dendy Sulistyawan, to Adam Alis.