Suara.com – Media from Vietnam, thethao247, is observing the decision of Indonesian National Team coach Shin Tae-yong to continue to give opportunities to Pratama Arhan.
As is known, Pratama Arhan was also included by Shin Tae-yong to participate in the 2023 Asian Cup.
More precisely, the defender participated in the Indonesian national team’s training camp (TC) program in Turkey. This has raised questions and discussions among football fans.
Indonesian National Team coach and player, Shin Tae Yong and Pratama Arhan (Instagram/@pratamaarhan8)
This is because Pratama Arhan has not had many opportunities to play at his club, Tokyo Verdy.
However, Shin Tae-yong apparently had a special reason regarding the choice to include Pratama Arhan in the national team squad.
The South Korean coach seems eager to provide support and opportunities to the 21-year-old player, in the hope of improving his career and playing experience.
Vietnamese Media Gives Spotlight Too
This move seems to have caused jealousy among thethao247.
Please note, a similar situation also occurred in the Vietnam national team.
Nguyen Cong Phuong, one of their best players who plays in Japan for Yokohama FC, also experienced limited playing opportunities.
Even though he is now at Yokohama FC, Cong Phuong only had the opportunity to play once while defending the club.
However, Cong Phuong’s fate is now different from Pratama Arhan.
Philippe Troussier, coach of the Vietnam national team, has decided not to call the player into the national team squad.
“Pratam Arhan’s case is very similar to Cong Phuong’s case.”
“The former HAGL star also rarely gets the opportunity to play at Yokohama FC, only appearing once last season.”
“However, not as lucky as Arhan, Cong Phuong was not mentioned by coach Troussier in the temporary list of 50 Vietnam national team players in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Asian Cup,” wrote thethao247.
Contributor: Imadudin Robani Adam