Shin Tae-yong Admits Australia Is A Strong Team, But The Indonesian National Team Has Energy And Motivation

Shin Tae-yong and Pratama Arhan during a press conference ahead of the Indonesian national team vs Australia (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team will face Australia in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 18.30 WIB.

Shin Tae-yong recognizes Australia as a strong team and will make it difficult for the Garuda Squad.

"Tomorrow's game for us cannot be called easy. Australia is one of the strong teams in the 2023 Asian Cup."

"They have good strength. I think they will take advantage of that power tomorrow," said Shin Tae-yong during a press conference session on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

However, the South Korean coach remains optimistic that his team can serve Socceroos.

Shin Tae-yong emphasized that his troops had great motivation and energy for the last 16 match.

You see, the Garuda Squad does not want to waste the struggle to make history for the first time to the knockout stages during its participation in the Asian Cup.

"However, we are still making the best preparations. Now, we have great energy and motivation. Moreover, we have a lot of young players."

"I hope we have a good match tomorrow," said Shin Tae-yong.

Pratama Arhan also expressed the spirit of fire. The left-back is ready to carry out all the coach's instructions and fight all out.

"Thankfully, we made the history of the Indonesian national team qualify for the last 16 of the Asian Cup. We are very happy. In preparation, we are all very ready players, from the start of the players, officials, and the coaching team to be united."

"Of course, I will do my best for the match later. If I am trusted by the coach, I will give my best for the Indonesian national team," said Arhan.

Australia is very superior in Group B. Socceroos emerged as group winners without ever losing with details of two wins and one draw.

Their records are getting better with a new conceded once and scoring four goals in the group stage.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team qualified for the knockout round through the best third-placed route. They collected three points from two defeats and one win.

Garuda's squad has always scored in three group stage matches, the only team that can carve the record.