List Of Recently Indonesian Naturalized Players Who Are Most Likely To Be Defense For The National Team In The 2022 AFF Cup

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YOGYAKARTA The Indonesian National Team will strengthen itself with the presence of several Indonesian naturalized players. The national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, has also confirmed that several names of naturalized footballers will strengthen their squad when competing in the 2022 AFF Cup.

As is known, the 2022 AFF Cup will be held from December 20, 2022 to January 23, 2023. Based on the draw results, Indonesia will be in Group A with Thailand. In addition, it will be joined by the Philippines, Cambodia, and the winner of the 2022 AFF Cup qualifiers, namely between Brunei Darussalam and Timor Leste.

To deal with the country, coach Shin Tae-yong naturalized the players. The players are as follows.

This naturalized Spanish player is quite anticipated in Indonesia. Currently, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has also given permission for the naturalization process for several players, including Jordi Amat. Currently, the 30-year-old player plays for Malaysian club, Johor Darul Tazim.

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In addition, Stefano Lilipalized from the Netherlands. His name is indeed quite familiar to Indonesian football lovers. He is often trusted by Shin Tae-yong to boost Garuda's squad performance. He also played for Borneo FC.

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This naturalized player is again trusted by coach Shin. He has also played in the Indonesian national team. Marc Klok's contribution has also been recognized by the coach even though he has never tasted a win. The game is evident from the match he participated in with the national team before.

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The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has also approved the naturalization of Sandy Walsh. The 27-year-old is a Belgian national. He is currently defending KV club Mechelen, Belgium. Sandy Walsh's presence in the Indonesian national team even received the spotlight from foreign media Vietnam.

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Lee Yu-jun is currently an Indonesian citizen. He even took care of his own transfer because he had lived a long time and married a native Indonesian woman. The Madura United player is of South Korean blood.

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The naturalized player from the Netherlands is also planning to defend the Indonesian national team. He is likely to be able to join the national team to compete in the 2022 AFF Cup. Although the naturalization process is still ongoing, the opportunity is considered quite large. Moreover, the 2022 Norwegian League will be finished this year.

PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan assessed that the Indonesian national team was ready to face the match between Southeast Asian countries. He also believes his team will avenge his defeat against Thailand in the AFF Cup. However, the man who is familiarly called Irwan Bule asked the team not to doubt other clubs.

"The strength of all countries in Southeast Asia is currently almost experiencing developments," he explained.

On the other hand, the Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong admitted that Thailand will be the toughest opponent in the group. Moreover, the country became the defending champion of the AFF Cup.

"Thailand is certainly the strongest opponent in the group. Even so, we also remain vigilant against all our opponents," Shin explained after learning the results of the draw, quoted on PSSI's official website.

He explained that he chose the best players who were ready, both mentally, physically, and physically.

Meanwhile, the results of the 2022 AFF Cup draw are as follows.

Thailand

Philippines

Indonesia

Cambodia

Brunei/Timor Leste

Vietnam

Malaysia

Singapore

Myanmar

Laos

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