Shin Tae-yong: This Is Not A Failure

SOLO - The coach of the Indonesian football national team Shin Tae-yong said that Indonesia's results in the 2024 AFF Cup were not a failure.

"Instead of being called a failure, this is an experience for young players," he said in Solo, Central Java, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, December 22.

Moreover, according to him, today's squad will play in the U-23 Asian Cup next year and the Sea Games.

"There is no need to worry, moreover we are indeed fighting the senior national team from various countries," he said.

Regarding the game of young players, he and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir have talked about achieving even bigger dreams.

Therefore, he appealed to all parties to give trust to the Indonesian national team, including to young players.

"One day later we will definitely be able to get the results and achievements desired by Indonesian fans," he said.

Regarding the match against the Philippines in the final match of the 2024 AFF Cup Group B preliminary, he said, the players were tired.

"They feel tired, can't show good performance," he said.

However, he hopes to present an even better match in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match.