Indonesian National Team Appearance Records in 3 Preliminary Matches for the 2024 AFF Cup: The Front Line Always Becomes PR

It is very surprising, in three matches Shin Tae-yong has not had the best starting XI. He always makes changes and gives the impression of experimenting.

Contrary to Myanmar, two senior players who should have been starters, namely Rafael Struick and Asnawai Mangkualam, were instead left on the bench. Both of them only came off before the start of the second half.

The entry of these two experienced players immediately made Indonesia’s game more aggressive and massive. As a result, in the 76th minute Asnawi became the winner and Rafael Struick fired several dangerous shots from outside the penalty box.

When they hosted Laos, Rafael Struick just appeared as a starter. Asnawi Mangkualam is still parked. Substitution occurs under the bar. Cahya Supriadi, who performed brilliantly against Myanmar, was replaced by Daffa Fasya. The new names who are also starters are Kakang Rudianto (defender), Zanadin Fariz, and Raihan Hannan.

Changes also occurred against Vietnam. In this match, Rafael Struick was again a reserve. Likewise, Pratama Arhan, who was always a starter in two matches, was also parked. Rivaldo Pakpahan and Mikael Tata fill the starting XI.