JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team players are happy to welcome the arrival of John Herdman who is now in the country. They are even enthusiastic to experience training under the direction of this new coach.
PSSI officially introduced John Herdman directly in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, WIB morning. In that agenda, the 50-year-old coach also delivered a speech on his new responsibilities.
Not long after, the official account of the Indonesian National Team which collaborated with PSSI and John Herdman uploaded a short video of the collaboration of greetings from the players. Starting from Jay Idzes to Rizky Ridho seemed impatient to meet the new coach.
Jay Idzes who opened a short video to welcome John Herdman even seemed optimistic with the presence of the English coach. This Sassuolo player stated that he couldn't wait to make history together.
"Welcome to our family. Let's make history together. Can't wait to see you!" said Jay Idzez.
The welcome was also expressed by Kevin Diks who opened his words of congratulations on Herdman's new role. He wished the 50-year-old coach success and couldn't wait to see him soon.
"Hi, coach Herdman. Congratulations on your new role. Let's achieve great things together for Indonesia and let's create many great memories. Once again, good luck and see you!" said Diks.
Other Indonesian national team players also did not miss the arrival of John Herdman.
Maarten Paes
"Hi, coach John Herdman! Congratulations on your new role. We are all very excited to meet you. Come on, Garuda! Let's reach our dreams together and see you in March."
Stefano Lilipaly
"Hi, coach! Welcome to the Indonesian National Team, happy to have you here. See you soon!"
Marc Klok
"Coach John Herdman, welcome to Indonesia. I want to wish you the best. Let's bring Garuda flying higher."
Egy Maulana Vikri
"Hello, coach! Welcome to the Indonesian National Team. May you be given smoothness and success. See you soon."
Beckham Putra
"Hello, coach! Beckham is here. Welcome to the Indonesian National Team. Bring Garuda high."
Rizky Ridho
"Hi, coach! Welcome to the Indonesian National Team. Hopefully we can be successful together. See you."
Mauro Ziljstra
"Hello, coach John! I'm Mauro. I look forward to our cooperation and wish you success in Indonesia."
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