Erick Thohir Will Bring in a Trainer from Germany for the U-17 National Team

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir plans to bring in a trainer from Germany for the U-17 National Team. The German coach plans to accompany the coach of the U-17 national team, Bima Sakti for 4 months.

“Next Saturday, if things go well, we will have a German co-coach for U-17s for 4 months. To accompany Coach Bima, apart from Coach Indra Safri,” said Erick in Cikini, Jakarta, Thursday (20/7/2023) evening.

In addition, the players who are undergoing training camps or training center (TC) since 1.5 months ago planned to undergo training in Germany.

“Yesterday, around the arrival of the German Football Association (Deutscher Fussball-Bund), to start arranging lodging, fees, and match opponents. We also ask that if we can play against the German National Team, so we can start building confidence,” said Erick.

Erick hopes that the players can prepare mentally and skillfully ahead of the U-17 World Cup.

“The most important thing is how they prepare mentally and skillfully, as well as togetherness,” said Erick.

“Yesterday the initial proposal was only a week’s pause before the U-20 match. I asked if possible not to add (pause) maybe 10 days. The first two days they meet family, let refreshing before boosting a week later, before the World Cup,” said Erick.

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