Menerka Pemain Timnas Indonesia Yang Jadi Pilihan Shin Tae-yong Untuk Hadapi Brunei: Rotasi Besar-besaran?

The Indonesian national team is preparing to face Brunei Darussalam in the second leg of the 2026 World Cup Qualification first round. (Photo: Doc. PSSI)

JAKARTA The Indonesian national team will play an away match against Brunei Darussalam in the second match of the first round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian zone. The following is an estimate of the formation that will be used by Garuda Troops.

The clash between the two teams will take place at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Tuesday, October 17 tomorrow. The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, is most likely to make a massive rotation.

In the first leg, the Indonesian national team finished Brunei Darussalam with six goals without reply. This result allowed the Garuda Squad to relax because it had a great opportunity for the second round.

In a win over Brunei Darussalam, Shin wore a 4-4-2 formation. The South Korean coach even played Sandy Walsh as a midfielder.

However, if you look at the results of the first leg, the coach could give the coating player the opportunity as well as rest the players who have been the mainstay.

On the back, the position of the goalkeeper who was previously entrusted to Nadeo Argawinata can take turns with Ernando Ari. The defense wall also needs to change.

Elkan Baggott is likely to be retained. He is believed to be collaborating with Rizky Ridho and Rachmat Irianto

Meanwhile, opportunities need to be given to Ricky Kambuaya in midfield Indonesia. The player before only being a replacement for Marc Klok.

For this position, Shin Tae-yong is also likely to field Arkan Fikri. Unfortunately, Marselino Ferdinand has not been able to play because he is not fit.

In front of Dimas Drajad, who scored a hat-trick in the first match, will remain the foundation. But this time, he will collaborate with Egy Maulana Vikri and Ramadhan Sananta.

There are also a lot of early layering stocks in Dimas Drajad, Hokky Caraka, Saddil Ramdani, Dendy Sulistyawan, and Rafael Struick. However, the last name may still not be able to play due to minor injuries.

Estimated Composition Of Indonesian National Team Players To Face Brunei: Ernando Ari; Rachmat Irianto, Rizky Ridho, Elkan Baggott; Sandy Walsh, Arkhan Fikri, Ricky Kambuaya, Shayne Pattynama; Egy Maulana Vikri, Ramadhan Sananta, Dimas Drajad