JAKARTA The All-Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is investigating five names as candidates for the Indonesian National Team (Timnas) coach to replace Patrick Kluivert.
Chairman of the National Team Agency (BTN) as well as Manager of the Indonesian National Team and Member of the PSSI Executive Committee, Sumardji, confirmed that the names were presented by PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir.
"The General Chair has said there are five names, but I will not convey the five names," said Sumardji.
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So far, several names have emerged to the public as candidates for coach of the Garuda Squad. Two of them are Timur Kapadze from Uzbekistan and Heimir Hallgrimsson from Iceland.
Sumardji emphasized that so far no name has been decided. He ensured that the selection of the Indonesian national team coach would follow the organizational mechanism.
"Those five names we will investigate and are still in process. I will also observe," he said.
Of the two names that have emerged, Kapadze is one of the strongest. He is even said to be meeting PSSI representatives in the near future.
However, Sumardji has dismissed the news. He emphasized that so far there has been no talk with anyone.
The vacancy of the name in the coaching chair prevented the Indonesian national team from participating in the FIFA Matchday this month. This opportunity will be used as preparation for the U-23 Indonesian national team to face the 2025 SEA Games.
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