Shin Tae-yong's Special Message For Indonesian National Team Players: Enjoy The Match

Shin Tae-yong wants Indonesian national team players to enjoy the game against Japan without a burden (Instagram/@timasindonesia).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, gave a special message to his team ahead of the match against Japan.

The South Korean coach asked his team to enjoy the match against the Blue Samurai rather than be burdened with the target.

The Indonesian national team is scheduled to host Japan on the fifth matchday of Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday, November 15, 2024, at 19.00 WIB.

This match is important to hunt for points in order to secure the top four positions on target.

Therefore, the match against Japan clearly has to be carried out by the Garuda Squad seriously.

Even though he realized that this match was a match with serious targets, Shin Tae-yong wanted his team to appear without a burden and enjoy the match.

"I always tell the players, just enjoy everything, put what you have when competing."

"So instead of putting pressure on the players, I let the players focus on the game."

"The players are now also more focused," said Shin Tae-yong during a press conference session at SUGBK, Jakarta, Thursday, November 14, 2024, WIB night.

"With the will of high as now and their unity, we will definitely be able to give good results."

"So, instead of putting psychological hard pressure on it, I motivate players more, what can we do for the Indonesian people to be satisfied," said the coach.

In Shin Tae-yong's eyes, the match against Japan is not something that can be underestimated. However, he ensured that the Indonesian national team would try to give their best for maximum results at home.

"Certainly tomorrow will be a very difficult match for us. However, all the players, including me, want to make this match an unrealized match after it's over."

"No one knows for sure the results of the match. That's my match plan," said Shin Tae-yong again.