The Indonesian Vs Japan National Team: It Is Hoped That The Clinical Appearance, Sananta And Shayne Can Be An Option

The Indonesian national team will play the last match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup against Japan (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The last match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup between the Indonesian vs Japan national team will be held at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

The Garuda squad must play clinically for maximum results in order to maintain the opportunity for the last 16. This was revealed by an observer of Indonesian football, Mohamad Kusnaeni or who is familiarly called Bung Kus.

Bung Kus has a reason for his analysis. The tendency to be able to appear clinically is effective in taking advantage of opportunities.

For example, the observer said that Shin Tae-yong could take advantage of the performance of players such as Ramadhan Sananta.

"This team needs more clinical players. I think Shin Tae-yong should give space. That opportunity can be given to (Ramadhan) Sananta," said Bung Kus when contacted by VOI on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Based on the facts, Sananta has not had the opportunity to appear in the previous two matches against Iraq and Vietnam. However, according to him, the Persis Solo player has the potential to appear with his distinctive character on the field.

"Right now, in my opinion, the local striker with the best goal ratio, yes, Sananta. If given the opportunity (to appear) it is good for the development of the player and Indonesia needs better Sananta," he said.

Apart from Sananta, according to Bung Kus, another player that Shin Tae-yong can use is Shayne Pattynama. This left-wing defender is considered to be a weapon against the aggressiveness of the Blue Samurai troops.

"The match against Vietnam (Pratama) Arhan played well compared to the first match, there he played more solidly. However, I think the Japanese opponent Shayne (Pattynama) will have a chance," he said.

"Tenawannya (Shayne) akan sangat membantu Timnas Indonesia. Meski sebelumnya Arhan pernah bermain di Jepang, bukan tak mungkin Arhan kesulitan. Pattynama mungkin bisa menjadi opsi," kata Bung Kus.

Shayne's presence did not only help the defense. The attribute of the left back on the attack side can also be an option to streamline the opportunities of the Indonesian national team.

The Indonesian national team will undergo a life-to-life party against Japan in the last match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup. The Garuda squad can bring at least one point so they can fight through the best third-placed path.