There Are U-17 National Team Players Who Need Adaptation To The Hot Weather Of Indonesia

The U-17 Indonesian national team underwent their first training at Field A of the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium Complex (GBT), Surabaya. (PSSI)

SURABAYA - Central player of the Indonesian national team U-17 Amar Brkic still has to adapt to the hot weather of Indonesia. However, he is ready to play Indonesia's inaugural match against Ecuador in Surabaya.

The U-17 national team held their first official training according to FIFA's schedule at Field A Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium Complex (GBT), Surabaya, Monday, November 6 evening WIB. Despite training at night, Amar Brkic still feels the hot weather. Yes, Amar is a national team player who was born and raised in Germany. His mother from Kebumen and his father from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Currently, he is playing at the Bundesliga German club Hoffenheim.

This makes him need time to adapt to the hot weather of tropical countries such as Indonesia.

In the national team, Amar was able to play for Germany, Bosnia and Indonesia. But he chose to defend the Red and White at the junior level and is now part of the U-17 national team competing in the World Cup.

"The first exercise in Jakarta was very difficult for me. After training, the head was a little sick. But the weather conditions in Surabaya were a little hotter," said Amar.

"So, the weather in Jakarta actually feels warmer for me. For the national team, I think the team will be better," he said.

Amar has stated his readiness to face the inaugural match against Ecuador U-17 in the Group A match at GBT, Friday, November 10 evening WIB.

This exercise also sharpens the adaptation process of the team in the stadium. They now know better the weather conditions. The team's cohesiveness is also getting better during training for match preparation.

"I think the team is very good. Likewise, the chemistry has been built well. There is no problem. For the match against Ecuador, I think our defense and chemistry can face everything," said Amar.

Meanwhile, striker Arkhan Kaka said the team was very excited to face Ecuador. According to him, everyone is in a ready condition and no one is injured.

Players have also started to restore their physical condition so that they are fully ready in the first match.

"The training went smoothly and well. We, at this time, are getting back in shape and getting back physical, the training went smoothly and enthusiastically. The condition of the players, thank God, is good and healthy. There were no injuries," he said.

Arkhan also felt satisfied and happy with the condition of Field A. According to him, the FIFA standard field makes it easier for players to practice. Whenangan condition also adds to the enthusiasm of the players.

"The field is good with international standards. This makes training easier because the field supports it. We are enthusiastic about facing Ecuador in the first match. Hopefully, it will be smooth and easy in the inaugural match," he said.