STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT. Indonesia had defeated by Malaysia at AFF 23 tournament 1-2 with the brace of trouble by Bali United’s defender, Kadek Arel Priyatna. Because defeated by Malaysia, the chances of Indonesia U23 still has a chances because Indonesia was defeated Timor Leste at the last group game on August 20, 2023 with Ramadhan Sananta’s goal and Malaysia had defeated Timor-Leste 3-1 on their last game on August 22, 2023 and Thailand won 2-0 over Cambodia through own goal Cambodia’s player and Vietnam won 1-0 over Philipines. So, Indonesia will fight against Thailand on next Thursday on Semi Final. Malaysia will see Vietnam on other semifinal.
Shin Tae Yong, Indonesia’s head coach had been tried to choose player but defiance action from another football club coach and owners did not release the players who were choosed by Shin Tae Yong.
Many of under 23 years old Indonesia football players who are playing in Thailand are under best achievement because their performance at the clubs such as Ernando Ari goal keeper from Persebaya, Amiruddin Bagas wing back from Barito Putra and Kadek Arel, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Ragil and Ersa Sahrul who were under their best performance during against Malaysia and Timor Leste.
Considering Indonesia’s national team under Shin Tae Yong must create worrieness amongs national team fans. Because of that, club owner and coach are not reject if their players will get national team selection letter. However, the national team achievement is final goal which must be supported by Indonesia’s football eco system.
On next semi final against Thailand, Indonesia must alert on Thailand “using whatever ways to win” against Indonesia. Thailand’s player is same quality with our player, so Indonesia still has chance to win over them, even though through “hard, tough and slippery way”. Hopefully.
Toni Ervianto had earned his bachelor degree at Fisip Unej in Jember and master degree at KSI University of Indonesia (UI).