Indonesian football in chaos after loss to Japan

Indonesian media reported that the national team was in "chaos" after losing 0-4 to Japan. The controversy among some fans over the naturalization policy of the President of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) continues.

Indonesia may have played well in some matches but have yet to win. Right at the time when they had many opportunities to make a difference in the third qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, they were doused with cold water by the Japanese team. Indonesia lost comprehensively to their opponents when they could not attack effectively, the defense was both poor in quality and made many mistakes and lacked the necessary cohesion. Many opinions say that the naturalization plan needs to be implemented in a more appropriate way.

Meanwhile, Mr. Erick Thohir - President of PSSI is said to intend to resign. In the locker room after the match, this businessman affirmed that he would take responsibility for the loss to Japan before the media, not the players. According to Mr. Thohir, the loss was his fault, including the fact that he persuaded coach Shin Tae-yong and many naturalized players to play for the team of thousands of islands.

" Everyone has always gone along with my plan. When I asked everyone if they still believed in my plan and that I would continue to lead, everyone still believed. I feel much more comfortable. If they no longer trust me, I will resign immediately because that is my responsibility," CNN Indonesia quoted Mr. Thohir.

Meanwhile, CNN Indonesia itself had frank but harsh comments about coach Shin Tae-yong and his team. This news site said that Indonesia's attack had many chances but wasted them while the defense played without cohesion. Coach Shin Tae-yong experimented but always misjudged the opponent. The Indonesian team showed signs of psychological disorder and immaturity in front of the opponent.

" Everyone wants to go to the World Cup and the team ranked 130th in the world like Indonesia also wants this. However, the road to the 2026 World Cup seems to be much more difficult. After losing to Japan, Indonesia understands that it cannot go to the World Cup by shortcuts. Losing is normal, but losing 0-4 at home shows that Indonesia is more fragile than fans think ," CNN Indonesia's writer commented.

Mai Phuong

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