JAKARTA - PSSI General Chairperson (Ketum), Erick Thohir, gave a leak about the new figure of the Indonesian national team coach. He said, there were already five names of prospective coaches to be considered to fill the position left by Patrick Kluivert.
This news was conveyed by Erick Thohir when he was present on the Non-Kaleng-Kaleng podcast which aired on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. On that occasion, he explained that PSSI continues to carry out the selection process to this day.
"Again we learn. Again we try to capture more names (coal candidates). There are already five names. However, we have to do it again," said Erick Thohir at the event quoted Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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The process of searching for a new figure, which is quite long, was revealed by Erick Thohir because it could not be separated from the need for discussion with many parties.
"Until these five names, we have to discuss again with many parties, of course those in PSSI and stakeholders in the government. One, not necessarily innovative. This means that this is just an ideal. When asked whether or not? No."
"Nah sebelumnya bahkan 10 nama. Yang sebelumnya dari 10, lima enggak (dilih). Jadi, tinggal lima. Nah, sekarang ini lima nama. Bagaimana kalau lima ini enggak (ditujui)? Nah, ini kami juga perlu proses," kata Erick.
In the process of determining this new coach, Erick emphasized the importance of patience because this will greatly affect the results for the Indonesian national team.
"It takes patience, but surely there will be a target time," said Erick.
When asked about the origin of the prospective coach, whether from Latin America, Europe, or Indonesia, Erick chose to be reluctant to divulge specifically.
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