The coach of the U-16 Indonesian National Team, Bima Sakti, kisses the winner’s medal after bringing his team to win the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Friday (12/8/2022). (Bola.com/Bagaskara Blue)
How’s the response coach after becoming the coach of the U-17 Indonesian National Team for the 2023 U-17 World Cup?
I’m grateful Alhamdulillah. Thank you to Mr. Erick Thohir, PSSI, to the PSSI management who have trusted me to become the coach of the U-17 Indonesian National Team at U-17 World Cup 2023.
is coach Have you made preparations for the U-17 Indonesian National Team?
I will focus on preparing this team and plan to hold a training center in July 2023. Most of the players are from the U-16 national team squad that won the 2022 U-16 AFF Cup. There are also several additional players from BRImo Future Garuda. There are some potential players that I give a chance. I also open up opportunities for diaspora players who have Indonesian blood, whether their mothers or fathers are from Indonesia and these players must have Indonesian passports so they don’t need to be naturalized.
What about the selection of the U-17 Indonesian National Team in nine regions?
This is actually to give opportunities to Indonesian children born in 2016. They can also get the opportunity along with our euphoria in hosting the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Surely everyone has a dream to play with the U-17 Indonesian National Team in the tournament later.
Regarding the area, PSSI only gave information because it would be unethical for me to say so. When we TC, they will also be on their way. There are several teams and we will gather and form a team. The technical issues will be clearer later. What is certain, this will provide an opportunity for players in the village, in remote villages that have not been touched before, have not been monitored, that is where the opportunity is.
It is possible that if there are players who are good according to the criteria and what I expect, I can give them a chance. Because Pak Erick Thohir’s instructions were like that. Because who knows there are players in the village, in the village, who are not visible, can be tried if he has the ability.
2023-07-01 06:30:18
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