Justin Hubner Believes The Indonesian National Team Has A Chance To Qualify For The 2023 Asian Cup Group Phase

Justin Hubner can't wait to defend the Indonesian national team in the 2023 Asian Cup (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team is currently undergoing their last training camp (TC) in Qatar before appearing in the 2023 Asian Cup. Since January 7, 2024, they have arrived in Qatar and are undergoing their first training.

One of the Garuda squad players, Justin Hubner, was very enthusiastic about training to prepare well. He can't even wait to appear in the 2023 Asian Cup.

"This is extraordinary. We can be in the 2023 Asian Cup. I can't wait to get started and we will train here (Qatar)," Hubner said on PSSI's official website.

Despite his high enthusiasm, Hubner is well aware that the opponents of the Indonesian national team in Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup are quite heavy.

However, he promised to work hard and show his best so that the Garuda Squad could talk a lot in the group phase.

He further considered that the Indonesian national team still had the same opportunities as other teams to be able to penetrate the knockout phase.

"We were in a group and a tough game. However, we are a very strong team. We are working very hard. I think we have a chance in the Asian Cup later."

"We will fight and work hard in group matches (against Iraq, Vietnam and Japan), for our families, for fans, and all. We'll see," said the Wolverhampton Wanderers player.

Meanwhile, before holding the TC in Qatar, the Garuda Squad had been in the TC in Turkey since December 20, 2023.

Shin Tae-yong's team have undergone two test matches against Libya in Turkey. However, the results of the two matches were not satisfactory, in which the Indonesian national team lost 0-4 and 1-2.

At TC in Qatar, the Garuda Squad still has one final test agenda before competing in the 2023 Asian Cup. They will face Iran on January 9, 2024.