JAKARTA - John Herdman is confirmed as the coach of the Indonesian National Team after being announced on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The British coach is said to arrive in the country this week to undergo a press conference introduction.
In addition to undergoing an introduction press conference, Herdman will spend time in Indonesia to study the local culture here.
"I think that's certainly an important part of learning a culture, fully immersing yourself in it."
"You really have to understand the people and the customs to create that connection," John Herdman said, quoted by Sportsnet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The former coach of the Canadian National Team revealed a number of reasons for choosing the Indonesian National Team over other countries such as Honduras.
PSSI's seriousness, the spirit of the supporters, to the talent of the players are the reasons why Herdman took over the Garuda Squad to replace Patrick Kluivert.
"It's about finding the right project, a project that you can feel the passion for, and the intensity of the fans."
"What I see is that there is potential for talent. The atmosphere is very similar to Canada. A big country, a lot of potential with local players, but also the ability to recruit dual-citizens (naturalization) players that they have started," said Herdman.
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