Jakarta, The Indonesia Post – The Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong said that all of his players, including Pratama Arhan, were fit to face Nepal in the closing match of Group A of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait, Wednesday (15/6) WIB.
“Arhan was injured against Jordan in the previous match. However, he is recovering well. All the players are ready for the match,” Shin said, quoted from the PSSI TV Youtube channel in Jakarta, Tuesday.
The South Korean tactician also confirmed that his players had undergone good training against Nepal.
The “Garuda” squad targets a victory over their opponent in order to increase their chances of the 2023 Asian Cup.
Shin Tae-yong believes his team can bring three points after seeing their performance against Jordan on Sunday (12/6) early morning WIB.
Although Indonesia lost 0-1 to the Middle East team, the 52-year-old said that Saddil Ramdani’s performance was better than when he beat Kuwait 2-1 in the first match.
“Our performance was better against Jordan than against Kuwait. It makes us more confident. We have worked on tactics and if the players apply them on the pitch, we have a chance to get good results,” said Shin.
Meanwhile, Pratama Arhan also confirmed that he was in good shape to meet Nepal.
“My condition has greatly improved. Other players as well because we have had a recovery. We don’t think the game is a burden. The coach asked us to enjoy the game,” said Arhan.
The Indonesian national team is currently in second place in Group A with a collection of three points from two matches with a goal difference of zero.
At the top of the standings is Jordan with six points from two matches (three goal difference), while Kuwait is in third place due to a head to head loss to Indonesia despite also having three points from two matches (two goal difference). Nepal is ranked fourth or caretaker.
With a record of winning over Nepal, “head to head” Indonesia has the opportunity to win the 2023 Asian Cup as group winners if Kuwait wins 1-0 over Jordan on Tuesday (14/6) night.
However, the “Garuda” squad could fail to enter the tournament if Kuwait won by a goal away from Jordan who also scored, for example with a score of 2-1, 3-2 and so on.
Another scenario, if Kuwait beat Jordan with a distance of two goals, Indonesia will fill the second position in Group A and will fight for the best five second place to qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup.
Indonesia will also get the second position in Group A if it beats Nepal and Jordan wins or draws against Kuwait.
If you frustrate Nepal and fill second place in Group A, Indonesia, which has six points in the group, will automatically overtake the Philippines, which has completed three matches in Group B and has earned four points with a goal difference of minus 3 (-3), in fifth place “runner”. up” best. (ojn/bbs)
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