Indonesia U23 finalizes 20-player roster.
Indonesia U23 coach Rahmad Darmawan has announced the 20-player squad for the 27th SEA Games. The list includes only two goalkeepers. Those unfortunately left out are goalkeeper Shahar Ginanjar, defender Fandry Imbiri, midfielder Syakir Sulaiman, and forwards Aldaier Makatindu and Sunarto.
"It was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, but I had to face it alone. The competition for each position was fierce, but I had to choose the best players, those who fit the playing style I set for the team. I prioritized selecting players who could play in multiple positions," said coach Rahmad.
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| Defender Diego Michiels has returned to the Indonesian U23 squad after serving a suspension. |
The Indonesian U23 team for the upcoming SEA Games includes several players who were once rivals of the Vietnamese U23 team at the 26th SEA Games, such as striker Fandi.
In addition, the Indonesian U23 team welcomes back defender Diego Michiels after he was dropped from the Indonesian national team for the 2012 AFF Cup for assaulting someone in a bar. Diego is a tall and strong defender and a sure starter in the Indonesian U23 squad. Compared to the 2012 AFF Cup squad, only midfielder Oktovianus is participating in this SEA Games.
At the 2013 SEA Games, the Indonesian team will face East Timor, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar in Group B. The matches in this group will take place at the Yangon Youth Training Center.
Indonesia U23 squad for the 27th SEA Games Goalkeeper:Kurnia Meiga Hermansyah, Andrytany Ardhiyasa Defender:Alfin Ismail Tuasalamony, Andri Ibo, Manahai Lestusen, Diego Michiels, Syahrizal, Syaifuddin, Roni Esars Feliks Beroperay Midfielder:Dedi Kusnandar, Risky Ahmad Sanjaya Pellu, Egi Melgiansyah, Nelson Alom, Yohanes Ferinando Pahabol, Ramdani Lestaluhu, Bayu Gatra Sanggiawan, Andik Vermansah, Dendi Santoso, Forward:Fandi Eko Utomo, Yandi Sofyan Munawar |
