Indonesia Gears Up with 27-Man Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers Against China and Japan
Indonesia's national football team, under coach Patrick Kluivert, is set to call up 27 players for two important World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers against China and Japan, scheduled for early June. The squad size mirrors that used in previous matches against Australia and Bahrain, showing continuity in team selection. The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has confirmed there will be no new naturalized players for these fixtures, citing the current squad’s readiness and depth.
Several key players are on track for a return from injury, which strengthens the squad's options. Notably, Dean James, Kevin Diks, Shayne Pattynama, and Ragnar Oratmangoen are reportedly recovering well, with James already training with his club and Diks expected to be fit by the end of May. These developments provide optimism for a full-strength team heading into two critical matches that could determine Indonesia’s path in the qualifiers.
AsnawiMangkualam’s potential return also adds intrigue, especially since he hasn’t featured since the AFF Cup 2024. His club, Port FC, declined to release him for a friendly against Manchester United, suggesting they are reserving him for national team duty. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s training camp will begin in Bali on May 26, providing the squad with focused preparation time before facing two of Asia’s toughest teams.
Predictions for 27 Indonesian National Team Players Against China and Japan:
Goalkeeper:
• Maarten Paes
• Emil Audero
• Ernando Ari
• NadeoArgawinata
Defender:
• Jay Idzes
• MeesHilgers
• RizkyRidho
• AsnawiMangkualam
• Justin Hubner
• Calvin Verdonk
• Dean James
• Sandy Walsh
• Kevin Dicks
• PratamaArhan
Midfielder:
• Ivar Jenner
• Tom Haye
• Nathan Tjoe A-On
• Marselino Ferdinand
• Ricky Kambuaya
• Joey Pelupessy
Forward:
• Jacob Sayuri
• ElianoReijnders
• Ragnar Oratmangoen
• Rafael Struick
• Ole Romeny
• EgyMaulanaVikri
• Ramadhan Sananta
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