Marselino Ferdinand And Pratama Arhan, Become Starters Against The Philippines

Marselino Ferdinand is most likely a starter against the Philippines. (photo: instagram marselinoferdinan10)

JAKARTA - Two players who had careers abroad, Marselino Ferdinand and Pratama Arhan, were included in the starting line-up when the Indonesian U-22 national team faced the Philippines in the first match of Group A of the 2023 SEA Games at the National Stadium, Pnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday afternoon WIB. Coach Indra Sjafri lowered his favorite formation 4-3-3. To keep the Indonesian goal, coach Indra Sjafri entrusted the Persebaya goalkeeper Surabaya Ernando Ari. Meanwhile, in the back line quartet, Arhan was played at the left-back position, Rio Fahmi filled the right-back position, and the duo Rizky Ridho and Alfeandra Dewangga were entrusted to occupy the center-back position. The players who helped bring PSM Makassar to win Liga 1 for the 2022/2023 season Ananda Raehan occupied the defensive midfield position. For the two players who are expected to be able to supply the ball to Indonesian attackers, coach Indra plays Marselino and Beckham Putra.

Pemain Persik Kediri Jeam Kelly Sroyer mendapatkan kesempatan melakukan debutnya di SEA Games. Ia akan didampingi oleh pemain yang lebih berpengalaman di pesta olahraga Asia Tenggara, Witan Sulaeman, dan Ramadhan Sananta yang sebagaimana Anandar Raehan, juga turut berjasa membawa PSM menjadi kampiun liga musim lalu.Susunan pemain timnas Indonesia:Ernando Ari, Pratama Arhan, Rizky Ridho, Alfeandra Dewangga, Rio Fahmi, Ananda Raehan, Marselino Ferdinan, Beckham Putra, Witan Sulaeman, Ramadhan Sananta, Jeam Kelly