“Jordi Amat’s Experience Facing Messi and Argentina: A Rare Opportunity for Indonesian National Team Players”

CNN Indonesia

Monday, May 22 2023 13:39 WIB

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —

Argentina would be a special opponent for the majority of players Indonesian National team because of the presence of world-class players.

The opportunity to meet and compete with number one gridiron actors is rarely experienced by Indonesian National Team players.

The vast difference in level and geographic location makes this meeting between Indonesia and Argentina quite interesting. Not only for fans, but also for players.

Among a series of Indonesian national team players, only one player has ever faced Argentina’s top stars. Jordi Amat’s experience when playing in the Spanish League defending Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano against Barcelona will play an important role.

Not consecutively from 2010 to 2019, Amat, who plays as center back, faced Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

Besides Amat, there are no players who have experience consistently facing players from Argentina.

Regarding the figure of Messi, there is no certainty regarding La Pulga’s whereabouts in the squad brought by coach Lionel Scaloni to Indonesia next month.

While the Tango Team has a series of other stars from the rear to the front sector, such as Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di Maria, to Lautaro Martinez.

The Argentine Football Federation (AFA) has confirmed that Argentina will play two friendly matches on the FIFA Matchday in June. The Argentina national team will face Australia in Beijing, China, on June 15, and the Indonesian national team on June 19 in Jakarta.

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