Compared to the 2023 Asian Cup, the Indonesian team has 4 more naturalized players, including left-back Nathan Tjoe-A-On, center-back Jay Idzes, midfielder Thom Haye and striker Ragnar Oratmangoen.
In theory, Ragnar Oratmangoen has not officially become an Indonesian citizen, because he has not yet taken the oath. However, with Nathan Tjoe-A-On scheduled to take the oath in the evening just a few days ago, anything can happen to the Indonesian team at this time. From now until March 21 (the day the ball rolls in the Indonesia - Vietnam match), Ragnar Oratmangoen's oath taking is probably just a formality.
Indonesia’s new naturalized players are all capable of starting. Therefore, coach Shin Tae-yong’s team (Korean) is likely to change at least 4 positions compared to the squad that defeated Vietnam 1-0 in the group stage of the 2023 Asian Cup.
The Indonesian team may change many positions compared to the 2023 Asian Cup
First, in the center-back position, the player currently playing in Serie B for Venezia Club (Italy) Jay Idzes can replace the Spanish-born center-back Jordi Amat who is a bit old (32 years old), or replace the domestic center-back Rizky Ridho.
On the left side of defence, newly naturalised Nathan Tjoe-A-On will compete for a place with Pratama Arhan, who has not been in good form at the Asian Cup.
In midfield, Thom Haye is expected to replace midfielder Justin Hubner, to help the Indonesian team attack better. Compared to his fellow countryman born in the Netherlands, Justin Hubner, Thom Haye has better attacking ability.
In the forward line, if everything goes well for Ragnar Oratmangoen, he can take the place of striker Rafael Struick, who has not scored for the Indonesian team after 11 appearances for the team.
Indonesia's defense could see the most changes
Those are the new positions, the Indonesian team still has the ability to replace 2 more positions, related to the old ones.
First, Indonesia's top attacking midfielder Marc Klok is back. The Dutch-born naturalized player is absent from the 2023 Asian Cup due to injury. If coach Shin Tae-yong uses Marc Klok, he can push Egy Maulana to the bench, because Egy Maulana is not in good form.
In addition, captain defender Asnawi Mangkualam is suspended for the first leg match against Vietnam on March 21, so the Indonesian press is advising coach Shin Tae-yong to use Sandy Walsh to replace this player's right-back position.
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