Justin Hubner and Nathan Tjoe-A-On are not yet certain about appearing in the U-23 Asian Cup

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Indonesian National Team Coach Shin Tae-yong (STY) said that Justin Hubner and Nathan Tjoe-A-On are not certain to appear in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup in Qatar.

The names of the two players are included in the 28 squad brought by STY to undergo training camp (TC) in preparation for the U-23 Asian Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

However, when asked after leading TC's first training on the Humaidal Tayer Stadium field in the Al Nasr SC complex area, Dubai, Tuesday (2/4/2024), STY could not confirm the two players. Hubner is now playing for Cerezo Osaka in the Japanese League, while Nathan plays at SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie.

“For Justin Hubner and Nathan Tjoe-A-On, there is no certainty yet, so we have to look at the situation first,” said STY, quoted from the official PSSI website, Wednesday (3/4/2024).

The coach from South Korea revealed that, Thursday (4/4/2024), three of his players, Ivar Jenner (Jong FC Utrecht), Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag), and Pratama Arhan (Suwon FC) would join other players in Dubai.

Garuda Muda is undergoing training camp in Dubai until April 10. The 2024 U-23 Asian Cup will be held from April 15 to May 3.

While in Dubai, Indonesia will undergo two closed trial matches against Saudi Arabia on April 5 and against the United Arab Emirates on April 8 2024.

Indonesia is in Group A of the U-23 Asian Cup with hosts Qatar, Australia and Jordan.

Marselino Ferdinan and friends will play their first match against Qatar on April 15, then meet Australia on April 18, and Jordan on April 21.