Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Coach Indonesian National team, Shin Tae Yong, explains how to foster young players who now dominate the Garuda squad list in Indonesia AFF Cup 2020.
In an interview with CNNIndonesia TV, Shin explained that the young players in the Red and White team have high dedication on the green field.
No special secret [untuk membina pemain muda]. Because the players are very young, so the will is very good and very high willing to work hard. I take advantage of that and share what is needed on the field,” said Shin.
“The current players are 20-22 years old with experience, the more confident they are, the more certain they will not lose easily,” continued the former South Korean national team coach.
The Indonesian national team is the team with the youngest average age when compared to competitors and semifinalists.
The average age of Indonesian players is 23.8 years, while Vietnam is 24.79, Thailand is 27.1, and Singapore is 27.63.
Several Indonesian players are listed as still under the age of 20, such as Ernando Ari Sutaryadi, Pratama Arhan, Ramai Rumakiek, and Elkan Baggott.
Meanwhile, the senior players who strengthened the Indonesian national team were Victor Igbonefo (36 years old), Fachruddin Wahyudi Aryanto (32 years old).
With a young squad, the Indonesian national team is struggling to reach the final of the AFF Cup 2020. Asnawi Mangkualam and his friends have already completed the first leg of the semifinal against Singapore and will face off for the second time with The Lions on Saturday (25/12) for a ticket to the final. .
(nva / jun)
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