JAKARTA - The coach of the Indonesian national team U17, Nova Arianto, explained the reasons for not including young player Nicholas Mjosund in the squad who was brought to appear in the 2025 U17 World Cup.
Nicholas, who now plays for Rosenborg U15, has just joined the team during a training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
According to Nova, this makes the player not have enough attachment and cohesiveness (chemistry) with his teammates.
"If you look at Nicholas' schedule, who only joined about two to three days before Qatar, I'm worried that chemistry has not yet been formed. Because, in a team like this, 10 to 11 players inside must have good chemistry. If the adaptation is not maximized, I'm afraid it could be a problem," Nova said in a virtual press conference, quoted from Antara, Sunday, November 2.
In addition to adaptation factors, Nova also understands the obstacles faced by Nicholas regarding his academic obligations and commitments with his club in Norway.
"Nicholas is actually included in the scheme we have prepared for the U17 World Cup. But with his busy schedule at the club and school affairs, we can understand because abroad it is very important," said the former Indonesian national team defender.
Nova added that Nicholas' situation was different from other diaspora players, such as goalkeeper Mike Rajasa Hoppenbrouwers who had a career at FC Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Mike has joined since Bali, and indeed the case is different because he is a goalkeeper. Goalkeeper positions have very different views and roles, the adaptation is also not as common as field players," Nova explained.
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Timnas Indonesia U17 akan mengawali kiprah di Piala Dunia U17 2025 dengan menghadapi Zambia pada 4 November, Brasil pada 7 November, dan Honduras pada 10 November. Seluruh pertandingan akan digelar di Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar.
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The U17 Indonesian national team will start their work at the 2025 U17 World Cup against Zambia on November 4, Brazil on November 7, and Honduras on November 10. All matches will be held at the Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar.
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