Egy Maulana Vikri: Indonesian National Team Players Ready To Die

Egy Maulana Vikri is ready to face Japan (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The spirit is burning and strong determination to win is to win the Indonesian national team players who will face Japan in the last match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup at Al Thumama Stadium, Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

One of Garuda's squad players, Egy Maulana Vikri, said all players were even ready to die to win the match against Japan.

Victory will certainly bring the Indonesian national team to make a new history throughout their participation in the Asian Cup. A three-point achievement can automatically pass Shin Tae-yong's team to the last 16 of the tournament, first in history.

"We are really looking forward to the match against Japan. All the players are also very hungry to get more (victory). In fact, the players are ready to die to be able to create a new history for Indonesia."

"Therefore, we are ready to play. So, the victory over Vietnam in the previous match was very helpful and very meaningful for us. That victory helped us mentally."

"So, all players are ready to play against Japan. If we qualify for the next round, we will make history for Indonesia. This will be a dream come true for many fans in Indonesia," said the Dewa United Banten player.

This burning spirit made the Red-White troops not inferior in dealing with Japan, which is inhabited by many stars plus FIFA rankings much higher.

Egy further emphasized that each team has the same opportunity even though he admits that Japan is a tough opponent. However, Garuda Squad players are ready to fight for this opportunity optimally.

Moreover, the Indonesian national team will be fully supported by supporters. This situation made the players even more furious to give the best prizes for the supporters.

"Japan is one of the best teams in the Asian Cup, while Indonesia is still developing. However, the players are ready and we want to show our best performance and can't wait to show the best abilities."

"We know it's not easy and it's going to be tough, but it's not something impossible. We already have chances in sight, we will fight to achieve it."

"We also have a lot of supporters behind us. They will support and pray for the team. So, I think all the players know that. We will do whatever we can to make this dream come true," said Egy Maulana Vikri in a press conference ahead of the match on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

The Indonesia vs Japan national team match will be broadcast live at 18.30 WIB. Shin Tae-yong's team are chasing maximum points to qualify directly for the knockout round.