" The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is actively preparing to defeat the Vietnamese team in the next two matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, coach Shin Tae-yong is not sure what the Indonesian team can do with his recent statement ," said famous Indonesian football expert Budi Setiawan.
Recently, coach Shin Tae-yong has been cautious in his statements before the two important matches against the Vietnamese team. The Korean coach is not sure that the Indonesian team can easily win both matches as the fans of the archipelago country hope.
Coach Shin Tae-yong criticized by experts.
Meanwhile, Mr. Budi Setiawan cited the fact that PSSI continues to speed up the naturalization process for three players, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Thom Haye and Ragnar Oratmangoen. Of these, Nathan Tjoe-A-On officially became an Indonesian citizen a few days ago and is ready to play in the match against the Vietnamese team.
“ The midnight naturalization shows that PSSI, through its president Erick Thohir, is working very hard. After Nathan Tjoe-A-On, there will be three other players to follow to take the oath, ” the expert said.
Not stopping there, Mr. Budi Setiawan was not satisfied when coach Shin Tae-yong used the reason that naturalized players could be affected in performance and tired after long flights from Europe.
" Shin Tae-yong always makes excuses when there are matches. This time the reason is the long flight from Europe for some naturalized players. Come on, he is a world-class coach. He needs to overcome the difficulties ," said the 56-year-old expert.
According to Mr. Budi, if coach Shin Tae-yong cannot ensure the results of the Indonesian team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, PSSI needs to take strong action against this coach.
For his part, coach Shin Tae-yong said: “ I am optimistic that we will prepare the players well. I cannot guarantee 100% that the Indonesian team can win the two matches against Vietnam.
The first match as hosts on March 21 will be a more difficult match for us. Meanwhile, the match in Vietnam on March 26 will be a little easier for the Indonesian team. I am optimistic that we will have good preparation for the upcoming match ."
The Indonesian team will host the Vietnamese team at home on March 21. On March 26, the Indonesian team will visit My Dinh Stadium to face Coach Troussier and his team.
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