Shin Tae-yong's Mission To Bring The TC U-19 National Team To South Korea

Indonesian National Team Head Coach, Shin Tae-yong (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) fulfilled Shin Tae-yong's request to hold a training camp (TC) for the Indonesian U-19 national team in South Korea (South Korea). The players and their coaches will go to Gingseng Country in August.

Apart from holding training in Jeonhun, the Indonesian national team is also scheduled to play a trial match. A number of local clubs will be competing against Sutan Zico and his friends.

It is not certain how many players will be brought to South Korea. Reportedly, there may be 30 players that Shin brought to their home country. Currently, 46 players are participating in TC in Jakarta from 23 July to 8 August.

Shin was so determined to hold a TC in South Korea because he received a heavy target from PSSI. The former South Korean national team coach is expected to be able to bring the Indonesian national team to the U-20 World Cup in 2021. As the host, the Garuda squad can target at least penetrating the top 16.

"What I want is to bring the Indonesian national team to that level," said Shin.

However, the 51-year-old coach is currently in Jakarta. Shin was present with four colleagues on the national team coaching staff, namely Kim Hae-woon, Kim Woo-jae, Lee Jae-hong and Gong Oh-kyun. They will lead training at the Madya Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta.

"We will bring the U-19 national team and seniors to train together on July 24," said Shin.

Previously, PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan said that his party would continue to support Shin Tae-yong's training program, including holding a TC in South Korea. The government also conveyed the same thing, in this case the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which is ready to finance this TC.