Fresh off winning the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, the Indonesia national football team faces a potential squad shakeup as head coach John Herdman prepares his team for the upcoming FIFA Matchday in November 2026, janalokajournal.id reported. The upcoming international window, scheduled from November 9 through November 18, 2026, will force strict squad evaluations and threaten the roster spots of several senior players due to low club minutes and performance concerns.
With 26 players projected to receive call-ups, the team is set to travel for away fixtures in Amman, Jordan, marking a shift for a squad that has not played away matches since 2019, according to iNews.
Jordi Amat, Shayne Pattynama, and Rizky Eka Pratama Face Roster Cuts
Three prominent players find their places in jeopardy as John Herdman narrows down his selection. Jordi Amat, a defender, has struggled for regular playing time at Persija Jakarta this season, logging 27 minutes in a 5-1 win over Arema FC on October 21, 2026. His chances of retaining a spot grow slimmer with Jay Idzes nearing a return from injury for Sassuolo.
Shayne Pattynama faces a similar battle for survival after failing to make Persija Jakarta’s matchday squad during the opening seven weeks of the 2026–2027 Super League season. The squad may also include Dony Tri Pamungkas, who has recovered from injury. Meanwhile, PSM Makassar winger Rizky Eka Pratama missed out entirely during the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign and has contributed only two assists without a goal across seven domestic league matches.
Amman Fixtures and Security Evaluations by PSSI
The Indonesia national team is scheduled to play Jordan on November 13, 2026, at Amman International Stadium, followed by a potential match against Kuwait on November 18, 2026. Jordan’s squad features attacker Mousa Al-Tamari, who recently scored for Stade Rennes in a 2-2 UEFA Europa League draw against Juventus at Allianz Stadium. The upcoming friendlies serve as preparation before the squad heads to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
Yet, those fixtures remain subject to change. Federation officials emphasize that the safety of players and coaching staff remains the absolute priority before finalizing travel arrangements.
New Players Compete for Roster Spots
While John Herdman relies heavily on the core group that secured the ASEAN Cup title, fresh faces such as Eliano Reijnders from Persib Bandung and Arlyansyah Abdulmanan are expected to push for inclusion in the 26-man roster. PSSI continues to monitor security developments in Jordan and neighboring countries to determine whether the team will proceed with its Amman itinerary or adjust its November schedule.
Middle East Tensions Prompt PSSI Plan Review
PSSI is reviewing its plans for the Middle East following recent regional tensions. Ketua Umum PSSI Erick Thohir noted that the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until October 18 due to missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthi group from Yemen has prompted closer scrutiny. Ada beberapa negosiasi, opsi, apakah Timur-Tengah yang sudah menjadi opsi utama kita akan revisi karena situasi. Kan ini panas, kemarin ada serangan dan macam-macam, prihatin,
Erick Thohir stated at Balai Kota Solo, as quoted by Detik Sport. He also emphasized, Saya juga mementingkan keselamatan pelatih pemain kita.
The match against Jordan is officially set for November 14, 2026, at 01.00 WIB, while the fixture against Kuwait is projected for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 01.00 WIB, though exact schedules and venue viability remain under active negotiation by the federation.
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