It Is Doubtful For The Indonesian National Team To Qualify For The 2023 Asian Cup, Shin Tae-yong: The Ball Is Round

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team was only able to draw 0-0 against Bangladesh in a FIFA friendly match at Si Starling Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Wednesday, May 1. This result makes many parties pessimistic that the Garuda Squad can qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup.

This is inseparable from the performance of Shin Tae-yong's team in the match against Bangladesh. Lack of creation and also blunt on the front lines.

Even though the opponents they face are teams that are far below the Indonesian national team. While in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers, Marc Klok and his friends will face strong teams like Kuwait, Jordan and Nepal.

Not to mention the hope to lose three European players who are being naturalized has certainly not materialized. The process of Sandy Walsh, Jordi Amat, and Shayne Pattynama to become Indonesian citizens (WNI) will not be completed on time.

In response to this, Shin Tae-yong is still trying to be optimistic. "The ball is round," he said, as quoted by Antara.

"We will do our best to compete with Kuwait, Jordan and Nepal," continued the South Korean coach.

Shin also said that the Indonesian national team would perform better in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers later. The reason is, they were able to play Egy Maulana Vikri, Ricky Kambuaya and Witan Sulaeman who were absent from the match against Bangladesh.

It should be noted that Egy missed the match due to an injury. Meanwhile, Ricky and Witan have just undergone a wedding procession.

"The team will be stronger," said Shin Tae-yong.