DBasia.news – Now, it’s the turn for the Indonesia national team from the senior level to come to the pitch. Started from January to August 2018, the focus was given to the U23 Indonesia national team.
The U23 Indonesia national team didn’t survive. The failure to achieve the target in the 2018 Asian Games became the trigger. Evan Dimas Darmono and friends were expected to qualify for the semifinal. But in fact, the Garuda Muda team just stepped until the round of 16.
The fate of coach Luis Milla remains unclear. Failed to achieve the target, the Spanish coach’s talent was called into doubt. However, PSSI soon gave the clarification. Milla remained as the coach of the U23 Indonesia and senior-level team.
Not convincing, PSSI’s decision raised a question. They were one-sidedly extended the contract of Milla for another year. However, the 52-year-old coach didn’t give the answer. The fate of Indonesia national team coach remained uncertain. Milla hasn’t answered the offer from PSSI.
The upcoming match for Milla with the Indonesia national team is the 2018 AFF Cup. While they are just preparing, there is a bad rumor. Despite the fact that he hasn’t joined the Indonesia national team ahead of the friendly match against Mauritius on September 11, there was an issue that PSSI haven’t paid Milla’s salary for the two past months.
Some names are issued to continue Milla’s job in the Indonesia national team. BolaSkor.com gathered the candidates just for you the loyal readers:
Widodo Cahyono Putro
The cold hand of Widodo Cahyono Putro could be seen since in Bali United. In his first season, the Cilacap coach was successfully brought the team to be the runner-up of Liga 1 last season.
The status as the runner-up brought Bali United to the Asian Champions League for the first time. However, Fadil Sausu and friends weren’t lucky enough. The Serdadu Tritadu were eliminated in the qualification round.
Regarding the achievement, Widodo is still lack of it. However, he is respected as a talented coach.
Widodo’s figure is prospected to be the next Indonesia national team coach. His name appeared as the successor of Milla that seems won’t agree with the contract extension from PSSI.
Robert Rene Alberts
This is one of two foreign coach names predicted to lead the Indonesia national team. He is Robert Rene Alberts.
Rene isn’t an ordinary coach in Indonesian League. The Netherlands coach brought Arema FC as the champion on 2009/2010.
Rene is known as the smart coach that could combine the young and senior players. He is perfect for the Indonesia national team squad dominated by the alumnus of 2018 Asian Games.
Currently, Rene has been coaching PSM Makassar for two seasons. His best achievement was delivering the Pasukan Ramang to the big three of Liga 1 last season.
Under Rene, some forgotten players are coming back, like Rasyid Bakrie and Ferdinand Sinaga.
The 63-year-old coach is the next candidate of Indonesia national team coach.
Simon McMenemy
No one deserves the place as the coach of Indonesia national team except Simon McMenemy. Similar to Rene, the Scottish coach has the ability to blend young and senior players.
When bringing Bhayangkara FC to win the Liga 1 last season, most of his players are young. With his talent, Evan Dimas Darmono and Ilham Udin Armaiyn gained the career abroad.
What makes Simon becomes the most feasible figure to replace Milla is his understanding of the Indonesia national team players’ characters. Awan Setho Raharjo, I Putu Gede Juni Antara, Mohammad Hargianto, Evan Dimas, and Ilham Udin as the frequent national team players were once coached by him.
The players’ composition brought Bhayangkara FC to gain the 2017 Liga 1 trophy. With the additional qualified young and senior players, perhaps Simon would make the Indonesia national team as the giant of Asia.