PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia) has confirmed the exclusion of Saddil Ramdani and Arkhan Fikri from the national team’s squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023. This decision comes after careful consideration by the coaching staff and selectors who have been meticulously analyzing the players’ performances.
Saddil Ramdani, who plays for Pahang FC in Malaysia, and Arkhan Fikri, who represents Persebaya Surabaya in the Indonesian Liga 1, have not been able to meet the expectations set by the coaching staff. Their recent performances have been inconsistent and below par, leading to their omission from the final squad.
The decision to exclude them was not taken lightly, as the coaching staff wants to ensure that only the best players represent the country in the prestigious AFC Asian Cup. The competition will feature some of the best teams in Asia, and Indonesia aims to put up a strong performance.
With the exclusion of Saddil Ramdani and Arkhan Fikri, the final squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is now complete. The 26 players selected will have the responsibility of representing Indonesia on the international stage and showcasing the country’s footballing talent.
Here is the complete list of the 26 players who will don the Indonesian jersey in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup:
1. Andritany Ardhiyasa (Persija Jakarta)
2. Nadeo Argawinata (Bali United)
3. Muhammad Riyandi (Arema FC)
4. Hansamu Yama Pranata (Persebaya Surabaya)
5. Fachrudin Aryanto (Persib Bandung)
6. Rizky Ridho Ramadhani (Persipura Jayapura)
7. Bagas Adi Nugroho (PSM Makassar)
8. Pratama Arhan (Persikabo 1973)
9. Asnawi Mangkualam (Barito Putera)
10. Egy Maulana Vikri (Lechia Gdansk)
11. Irfan Jaya (Persija Jakarta)
12. Witan Sulaeman (Persebaya Surabaya)
13. Osvaldo Haay (Persipura Jayapura)
14. Evan Dimas Darmono (Bhayangkara FC)
15. Andik Vermansah (Madura United)
16. Wawan Febrianto (Bali United)
17. Muhammad Rafli Mursalim (Arema FC)
18. Zulfiandi (Persib Bandung)
19. Stefano Lilipaly (Bali United)
20. Septian David Maulana (Persija Jakarta)
21. Riko Simanjuntak (Persija Jakarta)
22. Osas Saha (Persija Jakarta)
23. Beto Goncalves (Persija Jakarta)
24. Greg Nwokolo (Bali United)
25. Ilham Udin Armaiyn (Persik Kediri)
26. Rachmat Irianto (Bhayangkara FC)
These players have been chosen based on their performances in domestic and international competitions. The coaching staff believes that they have the necessary skills, experience, and determination to represent Indonesia at the highest level.
The AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be a crucial tournament for the national team, as they aim to make a mark on the international stage. The players will have to work hard and give their best to compete against some of Asia’s top footballing nations.
Indonesia has a rich footballing history, and the fans will be hoping for a successful campaign in the AFC Asian Cup. The inclusion of these 26 players in the national team squad is a step in the right direction, and it is now up to them to prove their worth and make the country proud.
