JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team is ready to show off at the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup. The head coach, Indra Sjafri, will soon finalize the final squad that will be brought to the event.

The latest news states that there are still two other players waiting for the results of the health check before being officially selected for the match against India during the Mandiri U-20 Challenge Series tournament.

"We have come to the conclusion from these 28 players, minus the two players we will try tomorrow (against India). Later, the final decision will be made on February 1, and announced on February 2 because on February 3, all Asian Cup participating countries must register 23 players, including three goalkeepers," said Coach Indra at THOR Field Surabaya, citing ANTARA on Wednesday, January 29 afternoon.

Coach Indra also revealed that there are two players who have not had the opportunity to play, namely Gala Pagamo from Semen Padang club and one goalkeeper, who will be tested in the match against India.

"In addition, there are two players who have not undergone medical check-ups, we will discuss the results and determine then report to PSSI," he said.

Regarding the game strategy against India, he stressed to players the importance of continuing to improve quality, including in the attacking pattern.

"Football must attack, including defense also to attack. For tomorrow's match, we will try a new composition, especially in the first half, so that the day gets better," he said.

The coach from West Sumatra also emphasized that the main line-up for the U-20 Asian Cup will not be fully displayed in the last match of the Mandiri U-20 Challenge Series.

Not only that, the decision to determine the starting eleven will consider the results of monitoring the team of analysts against potential opponents in the Asian Cup, one of which is Iran.

"We will match the best composition with the potential opponents we will face in the Asian Cup," he said.

In the Mandiri U-20 Challenge Series trial match, the U-20 Indonesian national team has undergone two important matches against Jordan and Syria.

As a result, Indra Sjafri's team lost 1-0 against Jordan and 2-0 against Syria.

In the third match of Garuda Muda will face India which will be held on Thursday (30/1) at 19.30 WIB at the Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium.


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