U-19 National Team Undergoes Training Ahead Of Preparation For The U-2023 World Cup, Menpora Message: Seriously And Seriously

U-19 national team's inaugural training (Ulfa Gusti Utami/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali and the General Chair of PSSI, Mochamad Iriawan were present at the inaugural practice of the Indonesian U-19 national team at the Madya Stadium, Senayan.

The training session on Tuesday, March 2 was held by Shin Tae-yong as the head coach in preparation for Garuda Muda to appear in the 2023 U-20 World Cup. On that occasion, the Minister of Youth and Sports did not forget to convey an important message for Garuda Muda.

He advised the U-19 players to be serious about training and really give their best performance. In addition, Amali also advised players to maintain their health in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that is still lurking.

"You have to train seriously, earnestly, and follow all the programs from coach Shin Tae-yong. Discipline and work hard, right now it's still COVID-19, take care of your health. Anyway, it's time to sleep, sleep, rest," said the Minister of Youth and Sports Amali.

Furthermore, the Minister of Youth and Sports reminded the players to take full advantage of the opportunity to join the national team. Moreover, the presence of the players in the team is also projected to appear in the 2023 U-20 World Cup.

"Not everyone has the opportunity to be called up like you. Not all of your age are selected for the national team and are called up. Show your best abilities," said Amali.

He stated that it was a dream for the players to appear in the U-20 World Cup in 2023. Moreover, Indonesia was the host and it would be watched live by the people of Indonesia.

"This is the World Cup, you have to show your best performance, otherwise coach Shin Tae-yong will not use it," said the Minister of Youth and Sports.

So far, Shin Tae-yong has called up 40 young players to join the Indonesia U-19 national team. But in the first practice only 32 players can join.

The U-19 Indonesian National Team itself will hold a training camp in Jakarta until March 6. After that they will continue their training camp in South Korea until the end of April, on the agenda the national team will also conduct trials with the South Korean U-20 national team.