DBasia.news – The arrival of Stefano Lilipaly made Septian David Maulana was a little bit forgotten. In the 2018 Asian Games with the U23 Indonesia national team, for example. The Mitra Kukar playmaker sat on the bench a lot.
In fact, before Lilipaly joined, Septian David Maulana was the owner of ‘number 10’ in the U23 Indonesia national team squad. However, Lilipaly’s impressive performance made him kicked from the main position.
Within the senior Indonesia national team squad that will have a match against Mauritius on September 11, 2018, Septian will once again compete with Stefano Lilipaly. However, the 21-year-old player will be more challenged to seize the starter post.
Stefano Lilipaly
“Yesterday (2018 Asian Games) I also competed with (Stefano) Lilipaly. Struggling more to enter the squad,” said Septian to the reporters.
Not only as the attacking midfielder, Septian David Maulana is also capable in monitoring the wing post. However, in that position, there are five players. They are Rizky Pora, Riko Simanjuntak, Febri Hariyadi, Irfan Jaya, and Ilham Udin Armaiyn.
In the friendly match against Mauritius, the Indonesia national team will be temporarily handled by duet Bima Sakti Tukiman and Danurwindo. PSSI appointed both of them while waiting for the confirmation from Luis Milla Aspas. Under Bima-Danur, Septian won’t mind.
“Every coach has their own difference, but definitely we have to follow the instruction,” he added.