tvOnenews.com – The new coach of the Indonesian National Team, John Herdman, recently came to Persija Jakarta’s training session to monitor the players.
From here, John Herdman has the opportunity to call new names outside of Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat to Shayne Patty, the names that are regulars in the Garuda squad.
After Bali United and Persita Tangerang, now the Indonesian national team coach John Herdman came directly to Persija Jakarta’s training session, Tuesday (27/1) yesterday.
John Herdman admitted he was happy after visiting Persija Jakarta training. This is because Kemayoran Tigers tactician Mauricio Souza gave a warm welcome.
On that occasion, John Herdman did not deny that his main purpose in visiting Persija Jakarta training was to monitor prospective players.
“I always ask which young players show real potential and might already be knocking on the door of the national team,” said Herdman.
“Local knowledge is very important and feedback from coaches and club officials is appreciated,” he added.
From this statement, it is implied that John Herdman opened the door for new players to join the Indonesian national team, apart from the regular names Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat and Shayne Pattynama.
So, who are the new names that John Herdman will call to the Indonesian National Team after monitoring Persija Jakarta training?
1. Eksel Runtukahu
Imported from Barito Putera at the start of this season, Eksel Runtukahu immediately became coach Mauricio Souza’s main choice on Persija Jakarta’s front line.
Plotted as a replacement for the injured Gustavo Almeida, Eksel Runtukahu immediately performed extraordinary when trusted by the Kemayoran Tiger squad.
Eksel Runtukahu recorded a total of 4 goals and 2 assists from 14 matches at Persija Jakarta. His brilliance could make him debut with the Indonesian National Team.
Dony Tri went crazy with Persija Jakarta this season. From 11 matches, he recorded one assist. Not only that, he was able to replace Alan Cardoso from the left wing position.
He is not a new name for the Indonesian National Team. The player is recorded as having won 4 caps for the senior team. This number does not include junior level.
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With his consistency on the left wing of Persija Jakarta, Dony Tri’s opportunity to win a place in the Indonesian national team is quite open.
