3 Strong Candidates to Replace Rizky Ridho as Captain

Replacement Rizky Ridho as captain U-23 Indonesian National Team when facing Iraq in the U-23 Asian Cup three names emerged. Who are they?

Rizky Ridho has carried out his duties well as captain during the U-23 Asian Cup in Qatar. Unfortunately he had to miss the last match when Garuda Muda faced Iraq for third place.

In the previous match, when Indonesia faced Uzbekistan U-23 in the semifinals, the Persija defender had to get a red card in the 84th minute.

This forced him to miss the next match. Losing the captain and key player in the back line for the national team will be difficult. Even so, Shin Tae Yong and his team must be ready under any circumstances.

Currently, there are three names that are suitable to replace Rizky Ridho’s role as leader of Garuda Muda. These three players are strong candidates because they displayed good performance and were consistently used as starters throughout the U-23 Asian Cup matches.

3 Strong Candidates to Replace Rizky Ridho as Captain

1. Marselino Ferdinand

Even though he is still relatively young, Marselino Ferdinan has experience as captain of the U-19 and U-20 Indonesian national teams. He was even trusted to be captain in the final minutes when Indonesia faced Uzbekistan U-23 yesterday.

Not only that, Marselino also performed brilliantly in the midfield and wings of the Indonesian national team during the U-23 Asian Cup. He also contributed one goal against Jordan in the group phase.

With his experience and good play at a young age, it is not impossible that Shin Tae Yong will later entrust the captain’s armband to this 19 year old player when Indonesia faces Iraq U-23.

2. Ernando Ari

One name that has attracted quite a lot of attention at the U-23 Asian Cup is Ernando ARi, who has made quite a lot of important saves. Like thwarting penalty shots from Australian players in the group phase and South Korea U-23 in the semifinals.

Even though this 22 year old player has only kept a clean sheet once throughout the U-23 Asian Cup, the many saves he made between the sticks have succeeded in preventing the Red and White Team from losing.

The goalkeeper, who is 177 cm tall, does not have much experience as a captain. However, in terms of play, Ernando has been able to show that he is an important asset for the national team.

3. Pratama Arhan

The final option to replace Rizky Ridho is Pratama Arhan, who in the Indonesia vs Uzbekistan match was trusted by Ridho to replace him after receiving a red card.

However, the captain’s position was immediately given to Marselino Ferdinan after Arhan was replaced at the last minute. Arkhan himself has become an important player on the left side of the national team, both in attack and defense.

Not only that, his deadly throws also often open up opportunities to create goals for the Indonesian U-23 national team. It is not surprising that this 22 year old player could be a candidate for captain when Indonesia faces Iran in the race for third place in the U-23 Asian Cup.

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