From Hero to Burden of the Indonesian Nationwide Crew

Indonesian Nationwide Crew suffered massive losses as a result of it might now not be bolstered Marselino Ferdinand when going through Vietnam within the 2024 AFF Cup Crew B segment continuation fit on the Phu Tho Provincial Stadium, Sunday (14/12/2024). His absence, the 20 12 months outdated attacking midfielder won consideration from Vietnamese media, Dantri.

In its record, the Vietnamese media assessed that with out Marselino the Indonesian nationwide group lacked proficient and skilled avid gamers. Oxford United avid gamers have been absent after being punished by means of two yellow playing cards when the Garuda Squad drew 3-3 towards Laos at Manahan Stadium, Thursday (12/12/2024).

“With this crimson card, Marselino Ferdinan isn’t allowed to play within the subsequent fit because of suspension. The loss of proficient and skilled avid gamers like Marselino Ferdinan may just make it tough for Indonesia,” wrote Dantri in his article quoted on Saturday (14/12/2024).

Excluding that, Dantri additionally highlighted Marselino’s loss of chunk efficiency all over the 2024 AFF Cup. They stated that his efficiency used to be lackluster and beneath same old. In truth, closing November Marselino used to be the hero of the Indonesian Nationwide Crew together with his two objectives once they beat Saudi Arabia within the 3rd spherical fit of the 2026 Global Cup Qualification Asia Zone.

“Closing month, Marselino Ferdinan proudly sat at the sidelines, celebrating his purpose towards Saudi Arabia within the 3rd spherical of qualifying for the 2026 Global Cup. Alternatively, now he has turn into an antagonist within the group. Total, Marselino Ferdinan’s efficiency within the 2024 AFF Cup used to be relatively lackluster and does now not meet requirements,” defined Dantri.

Indonesia itself didn’t deliver its perfect squad to the 2024 AFF Cup. The Crimson-White Crew introduced nearly all of U-22 avid gamers who play within the home league in preparation for the 2025 SEA Video games.

Just a few younger avid gamers are regulars within the senior group showing within the 2024 AFF Cup, considered one of which is Marselino. Subsequently, dropping the previous KMSK Deinze participant is obviously a loss for Asnawi Mangkualam et al. In truth, they want a win over Vietnam to extend their probabilities of qualifying for the semifinals after dropping treasured issues towards Laos.

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