Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 17:10 Wib
Yakarta, alive – The care of the Indonesian national team Patrick Kluivert served quite solidly in the 2026 World Cup classification match against China. Although this fight is the initial test for the coach, the care center not only focuses on strategy and results, but also on the composition of the players he sent.
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Interestingly, some names of the Liga 1 Indonesia appeared as headlines in the party. Among them: Ricky Kambuaya, Egyy Maulana Vikri, Rizky Ridho and Yakob Sayuri. The four were reliable since the first minutes and showed promising performance in the midst of the competition with the diaspora and naturalization players.
EGY MAULANA VIKRI, Indonesia vs China in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
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Not only that, from the bank, Kluivert also gave minutes to play Stefano Lilipaly, Ramadhan Sananta (who had just emigrated abroad) and Beckham Putra. The three joined with colors in the game, which was the beginning of the new era of the red and white national team.
In total, there were 7 League 1 players who were revealed by Kluivert. Interestingly, they show quality that is not inferior to naturalized players.
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Responding to the selection of his players, Patrick Kluivert emphasized that all he did was the point of reference of individual quality, not the origin of the player.
“For me, the most important thing is that players can show quality. Then [berkualitas] They will have the opportunity to play, they will want naturalization or without local difference, “Kluivert said.
He also added that the mixture of players from various origins, both local and diaspora, actually became a strength for the team.
“I feel that the mix of local players and the diaspora strengthens the team. Nothing is different, everything is based on the player’s ability.”
Regarding the naturalized players, Kluivert emphasized that there is no guarantee that they will always be the first option. They still have to compete healthy with local players to gain positions.
“Regarding naturalized players, it is not guaranteed that they always play. They also have to compete with local players.”
With this statement, Kluivert seems to want to build a healthy competitive atmosphere in the Garuda squad, regardless of the background or the player’s label.
The solid appearance of League 1 players in the match against China is certainly a positive sign, that the quality of the National League can still compete and contribute to the national team internationally.
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He also added that the mixture of players from various origins, both local and diaspora, actually became a strength for the team.
