REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Chairman of PSSI Erick Thohir expressed his apologies to the supporters of the Indonesian national team because the interaction with coaches and national players has intensified.

“Apologies to the fans, fans, if (interaction with) our team has tightened. It is not to disappreciate the fans and supporters, because indeed our national team must be looked after,” Erick told the media crew after reviewing the conditions of the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, Wednesday (5/6/2024).

He said that the Indonesian national team currently does not have 22 players with the same quality of ability. That is, if a player is absent due to illness or injury, it can weaken the strength of the team.

Erick also exemplified the strength of Garuda's squad, which was not maximized due to illness, injury, and a ban from playing due to the accumulation of yellow cards in the previous away match in Vietnam.