Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia National Team Players, Sandy Walsh Replaces Kevin Diks

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The composition of players for the Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia national team match in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Tuesday (19/11/2024) has been released. Sandy Walsh replaces Kevin Diks.

The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, is using a three-back scheme again. The South Korean coach once again put his trust in Maarten Paes to guard the goal for the Garuda squad.

The Indonesian National Team’s defense line has not changed much. The defender position will be strengthened by Jay Idzes, Rizky Ridho and Justin Hubner.

They will be strengthened by two wing defenders. Kevin Diks’ role at right wing back will previously be filled by Sandy Walsh.

Calvin Verdonk continues to guard the left wing back. Then in the midfield of the Indonesian National Team, Thom Haye this time will work shoulder to shoulder with Ivar Jenner.

The Red and White Team’s right wing attack line will be filled by Marselino Ferdinan. He can duet with Ragnar Oratmangoen who will fill the left side later.

Rafael Struick is back as the spearhead of the Indonesian National Team. This arrangement can change at any time according to Shin Tae-yong’s needs during the match.

The composition of the Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia national team players in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone:
Indonesian National Team: Maarten Paes (GK); Jay Idzes, Rizky Ridho, Justin Hubner; Sandy Walsh, Ivar Jenner, Thom Haye, Calvin Verdonk; Marselino Ferdinand, Rafael Struick, Ragnar Oratmangoen.
Coach: Shin Tae-yong

Saudi Arabia National Team: Ahmed Alkassar (GK); Ali Al Bulayhi, Saud Abdulhamid, Yasir Gharsan, Hasan Al Tambakti; Nasser Al Dawsari, Marwan Al Sahafi, Faisal Alghamdi, Mohammed Al Qahtani, Mohammed Kanno; Feras Albrikan.
Coach: Herve Renard