The 2022 Asian Games are not a priority, PSSI sends the U-20 Indonesian National Team

It is undeniable that PSSI must carefully consider the composition of the players who appear in each event. The reason is, the Indonesian National Team will be hit by a busy agenda in the near future.

Apart from appearing at the 2022 Asian Games, the Red and White squad must carry out the U-23 AFF Cup which will be held in Thailand on August 16-27.

After that, they are scheduled to appear in the U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Solo from 6-12 September. Not to mention, the players also still have obligations with the club in the league.

Reflecting on this situation, player selection is an important aspect in each competition. Careful consideration is needed to prevent injuries to employees due to fatigue.

“We already want to be number one for each other, in the league and in the national team. However, what’s the issue? On the calendar, it’s the same on the ego. So we all understand, we are side by side,” said Erick on Thursday (6/7/2023).

“Because of that, during the Asian Games and AFF, the league stopped or not? Then who do you want to send players? That’s the point. It’s impossible for a player to appear for both club and national team at the same time,” he said again.

“Later we get injured, we don’t have Ridho (Rizky) anymore. If we get injured, we don’t have Marselino (Ferdinan) anymore, we will regret it. Remember, this is a human being, serious injuries can happen, so what does that mean? We have to synergize, continue the program,” said Erick.