Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – Indonesian U-20 national team player, Welber Jardim, admitted that he did not question Indra Sjafri’s decision to play him as a midfielder against China U-20, at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, Friday (22/3/2024).
Welber, who is currently defending the Sao Paulo U-17 club, had the opportunity to appear with the Indonesian U-20 National Team from the bench in the 70th minute to replace Rahmat Syawal.
The Indonesian U-20 national team managed to hold China U-20 to a draw thanks to a saving goal from the penalty spot scored by Figo Dennis in the 90+1 minute.
Uniquely, during this match, Indra Sjafri decided to put Welber as a defensive midfielder.
In fact, the natural position of the 16 year old player is to operate in the right back position.
The player who is also nicknamed Neymar from Indonesia admitted that he had no problems playing in the defensive midfielder position.
“There are no difficulties, as the coach (Indra Sjafri) said when I entered the field. “I like playing there,” said Welber at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, Friday (22/3).
