Excited To Defend The Indonesian National Team, Jay Idzes Hopes To Appear Against Vietnam

Jay Idzes has recovered from injury at Venezia (Instagram/@jayidzes).

JAKARTA - The naturalized player of the Indonesian national team, Jay Idzes, admitted that he could not wait to join the team soon. He hopes to debut soon and score goals for the Garuda Squad.

Jay Idzes has officially assumed the status of an Indonesian citizen (WNI) after naturalization was completed in December 2023. With his new status, he was able to be involved and become part of the Indonesian national team.

The closest agenda that will be played by the Indonesian national team is to appear in the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone. Shin Tae-yong's team will meet Vietnam twice, namely March 21 and 26, 2024.

Seeing the closest agenda, Jay Idzes, who has now become part of the Garuda Squad, can't wait to make his debut. He hopes that the March agenda can be his first stage to prove himself.

"I hope to join the Indonesian national team in March or June 2024 when they play in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers," Jay said in a video uploaded to the official Indonesian national team account quoted on Monday, February 12, 2024.

The 191 cm tall player also admitted that he was enthusiastic to be able to participate in defending the Red and White Team. He can't even wait to get playing minutes to score for the Garuda Squad.

"After that, I got the first minute, scored, and made my debut. It was all my dream. I hope I can achieve that dream," said Idzes excitedly.

The great spirit and hope of Idzes being able to appear in the match against Vietnam will not be separated from the situation which has the potential to be included in Shin Tae-yong's call list. You see, Idzes is now recovering from injury.

Idzes suffered an injury which resulted in him having to miss 12 Venezia matches in Serie B 2023/2024 or Italy's second level competition since late October 2023. However, now his condition has improved and was able to appear 90 minutes when Venezia won against Sudtirol on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Seeing Idzes' situation which continues to improve, it is not impossible that he will get the opportunity to appear in order to make the Indonesian national team's defense more solid. Moreover, Idzes can also be played as a midfielder with his experience.