The Indonesian Women's National Team Coach Is Looking For Players In The Middle Of The Mandek Competition

Atoru Mochizuki, coach of the Indonesian Women's National Team, was introduced by PSSI (VOI/Ulfa Gusti).

JAKARTA - Satoru Mochizuki officially became the coach of the Indonesian Women's National Team on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Just taking office, Satoru was immediately faced with a big challenge.

The Japanese coach was appointed coach of the Indonesian Women's National Team in the midst of a stagnant women's soccer competition. The women's League 1 last rolled out in 2019, which Persib Bandung won.

Judging by the situation, the coach's move to screen potential players is clearly not easy. However, Satoru emphasized that he had his own way of looking for players.

"First, I want to go to several cities agreed with the Technical Director (Indra Sjafri) for scouting and preparing for the 2024 U-17 Asian Cup," said Satoru Mochizuki during a press conference in the Central Jakarta area.

"After the scouting, I want to hold a TC (train camp)," he said.

Satoru must move quickly. You see, the Indonesian Women's National Team is scheduled to compete in the 2024 U-17 Women's Asian Cup in Indonesia, May 6-16, 2024.

Although he has not found the main framework of the Garuda Pertiwi Squad, Satoru believes that Indonesian women's soccer has a bright future if it is explored optimally.

"I believe Indonesia has tremendous potential, especially the female ball. Therefore, I believe it will dedicate years to developing Indonesian women's football," said Satoru.

"I will try my best from all the talents in Indonesia to be developed and started from scratch," he said.

Satoru himself will handle the Indonesian Women's National Team at all levels for the next two years. The selection of Satoru as a coach is not without reason. The classy background is quite a guarantee.

Previously, Satoru had a record of brilliant achievements with Japanese women's soccer for 10 years.

In his term of office, Satoru was able to take his team to the semifinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, win the 2011 FIFA German Women's World Cup, and finish second in the 2012 London Olympics.