What Disciplinary Attitude Did Nurhidayat Do? Nova Arianto: Let The Coaches Know

Nurhidayat Haji Haris (Instagram @nurhidayat_5)

JAKARTA - Assistant coach of the Indonesian national team Nova Arianto said that the entire coaching staff of the Garuda squad, including Shin Tae-yong, hoped that defender Nurhidayat Haji Haris would change his mentality after being sent home from Dubai for being disciplinary, Tuesday, June 1.

"We hope he can change his mentality. Nurhidayat is still young and has future prospects," Nova said when contacted by Antara from Jakarta, Wednesday.

The return of Nurhidayat to Indonesia by the Indonesian national team tactician Shin Tae-yong was reported directly by PSSI through its official website, Wednesday, June 2.

However, neither PSSI nor the national team's coaching staff explained in detail what disciplinary violations were committed by the 22-year-old footballer.

"Regarding that, let us coaches know," said Nova.

Nurhidayat Haji Haris arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday and underwent self-quarantine in Jakarta for five days as part of the health protocol to prevent COVID-19.

The footballer, who is fluent in playing as a central defender, has attended the training camp (TC) for the preparation of the 2022 World Cup Qualification for the Indonesian national team since May 1, 2021.

Nurhidayat also appeared in two test matches for the national team in Dubai against Afghanistan and Oman.

The Indonesian national team will face the final three matches of Group G Qualification for the 2022 World Cup in the Asian zone on 3-11 June 2021 in Dubai.

The Garuda squad will try out the strengths of Thailand on June 3, 2021, then Vietnam on June 7, 2021 and the United Arab Emirates on June 11, 2021.

In Dubai, Evan Dimas and his friends have undergone two test matches, namely against Afghanistan and Oman with the results always losing by scores of 2-3 and 1-3, respectively.