DBasia.news – Arema FC still prioritize the national urgency above the club’s interest. For this country, Singo Edan gave their two key players for the 2018 Liga 1 competition.
Two Arema players, Dedik Setiawan and Bagas Adi Nugroho called-up to the Indonesia national team for 2018 FF Cup and must leave Arema FC despite their services are still needed.
“This is for the AFF Cup. We always support the player for the national team,” Arema FC Media Officer Sudarmaji said.
Previously, the management always ready regarding the call-up. Just like when Bagas, Hanif Sjahbandi, and Kurniawan Kartika Aji who went to U23 Indonesia national team throughout the 2017 SEA Games to 2018 Asian Games.
Bagas Adi Nugroho
Meanwhile, Dedik and Alfin Tuasalamony also called-up to Indonesia national team for some friendly matches in FIFA schedule. It can be confirmed that the absence of Dedik and Bagas would leave a gap in the defense and attack of Arema FC against PSIS on the 29th-week of 2018 Liga 1.
“The communication is undergoing with PSSI. We let them go since 1 to 25 November,” he added.
Indonesia are busy with the national team schedule, especially for the senior team under Bima Sakti. Starting from November 9th, Merah Putih team will compete in the 2018 AFF Cup with 4 other teams in Group B, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and Timor Leste with two away and two home matches.