Garuda Muda sangat membutuhkan kemenangan mutlak agar dapat mengumpulkan 3 poin tambahan dan melaju ke babak 16 besar.
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Begitu juga dengan lawannya yang tangguh, Tim Samurai Biru (Jepang). Dengan skuad yang berisi pemain-pemain berkualitas dan pengalaman bertanding di Benua Eropa, Jepang di atas kertas diunggulkan untuk mengalahkan Indonesia.
Namun, tidak akan mudah bagi mereka karena tim Garuda dengan pelatihnya Shin Tae-yong telah memberikan sinyal kuat kepada semua peserta Piala Asia 2023 bahwa Indonesia bukanlah tim yang mudah dikalahkan.
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ENGLISH VERSION OF THE ARTICLE:
The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, firmly stated that the development of football in Southeast Asia should not be underestimated by anyone.
Shin Tae-yong emphasized that it would be very wrong if anyone ignored the progress of football in this region.
Even though Indonesia will face Japan, Shin Tae-yong believes that nothing is impossible in the world of football.
"Currently, football in Southeast Asia continues to develop. Therefore, I want to say to other countries who underestimate football in this region, they are wrong," said Shin Tae-yong on Tuesday, January 23 2024.
Japan itself has not shown a convincing performance in this Asian Cup.
They were defeated by Iraq and won only one game against Vietnam.
Shin Tae-yong stated that Indonesia will still display its own style of play in an effort to make history by qualifying for the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup for the first time.
"Iraq and Indonesia have many differences, both in terms of physicality and playing style. Therefore, I will face Japan with a different approach," explained Shin Tae-yong.
"We have different colors and styles of play, so I prepared for the match against Japan with different preparations," he added.