JAKARTA - Former assistant coach of the Indonesian national team, Alex Pastoor, talked about the pressure that was present in the coaching team while still accompanying the Garuda Squad. Especially about the target of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Under the leadership of head coach Patrick Kluivert, the Indonesian national team failed to meet the expectations of Red-White fans to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
In fact, for nine months as an assistant coach of the Indonesian national team was one of the great moments.
Alex Pastoor said Indonesian fans really welcomed the Dutch coaching team led by Patrick Kluiver.
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However, from that high enthusiasm, there was also a big pressure on the shoulders of the coaching team to be able to bring the Indonesian national team to glory.
"There was so much enthusiasm there (Indonesia) about football, at first, about our presence as well so we have to make sure we have to succeed," said Alex Pastoor, quoted from Voetbal International, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is recognized as the starting point for negative sentiment to emerge. Especially that from the start the supporters had high hopes.
"I have been in the world of football for too long to be surprised by (the decision to part with PSSI) this."
"However, I think they (PSSI) are working on a project that will last longer than just trying to achieve the World Cup."
"If sentiment changes very negatively, you also have to think about what kind of atmosphere you're going to face," said Pastoor.
Pastor and all members of the Indonesian national team coach team from the Netherlands were released by PSSI on October 16, 2025.
The decision was taken after Indonesia was defeated by Saudi Arabia (2-3) and Iraq (0-1) in the Fourth Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
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