Presentation By The Technical Director Of PSSI Indra Sjafri For The Indonesian National Team

Indonesian National Team Training (PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Executive Committee of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) coordinated the program of the Indonesian national team with the Technical Director, Indra Sjafri, in Jakarta, Tuesday, June 9.

In this meeting, Indra Sjafri explained the programs prepared for the Indonesian national team ahead of several future events. Not only for the senior team, but also for the U-19, U-16 and Women's national teams.

"We present various plans and programs by looking at the current situation which is still in the midst of Covid-19,"

Indonesian National Team Technical Director Indra Sjafri

For the U-19 national team, the former Bali United coach hopes that a team framework will be formed to face the U-20 World Cup which will be held in 2021. The U-19 national team preparation periodization program will also be made immediately until the event begins.

Preparation for the senior national team ahead of the 2022 Asian Zone World Cup Qualification is also a serious concern of Indra Sjafri and PSSI. The reason is, even though they no longer qualify, the national team still has the opportunity to improve Indonesia's position in the FIFA ranking.

"Short-term training camps are not recommended for health reasons and players' entry and exit permits," explained Indra Sjafri.

PSSI General Chairman Mochamad Iriawan supports the best program for the Indonesian national team, especially the U-19 team which will compete in the U-20 World Cup. However, he hopes that all parties will see the situation during the pre-period of COVID-19 in carrying out the program, including the training camp.

"Of course we want (the national team) to excel in every event that we participate in," said the man who is familiarly called Iwan Bule.