Safe Condition, Jay Idzes Confirmed To Join The Indonesian National Team In Early September

Jay Idzes will certainly join the Indonesian national team in early September (Instagram/@jayidzes).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team defender who is currently grazing for Venice, Jay Idzes, will certainly join the Garuda Squad in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in early September 2024. This was shared by the Chairman of the National Team Agency (BTN), Sumardji.

The news of Idzes joining the Garuda Squad has become a positive thing. You see, previously he was doubtful about appearing due to the issue of injury after debuting with Venezia in Serie A 2024/2025. In Sunday, August 25, 2024, Idzes helped Venezia hold Fiorentina to a 0-0 draw.

With this slick performance, the presence of Jay Idzes certainly provides its own energy for the Garuda Squad in the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Moreover, the Indonesian national team will face Saudi Arabia as the first opponent in the Group C phase.

The meeting of the two teams will take place at King Abdullah Sport City on September 6, 2024. Seeing this schedule, Sumardji said Jay Idzes would immediately join a team in Saudi Arabia.

"Later he (Jay Idzes) will join other players in Saudi Arabia on September 1, 2024," Sumardji said in his statement quoted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Previously, Jay Idzes was rumored to be in poor condition. He is said to have had problems on his feet while defending Venezia against Fiorentina.

Jay appeared from the early minutes of the match. Unfortunately, the defender had to be replaced by Michael Svoboda in the 68th minute.

Regarding Idzes' condition, Sumardji emphasized that the player is currently fine. This is also good news because the defender is ready to defend the Garuda Squad.

"Jay is in good condition and not injured," said Sumardji.