Saturday, October 18, 2025

INDONESIA ENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH PATRICK KLUIVERT, WHO WILL TAKE OVER THE NATIONAL TEAM?

 By: Baihaki hakim (30802300022)


Source: tvonenews.com

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has officially ended its partnership with Patrick Kluivert as the head coach of the national team. This decision came after Indonesia lost to Iraq in Jeddah, ending their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Kluivert was hired in January 2025, with a contract that was meant to last until 2027. After the news came out, many fans and media outlets started talking about Shin Tae-yong as a possible replacement.

Shin is known for helping the team build strong discipline both physically and mentally, but some people think his tactics and how he communicates still need work. At the same time, there were rumors that Louis van Gaal, a famous Dutch footballer, might be considered for a role as Indonesia’s technical director. But several sources, including Ruud Gullit, said that van Gaal has no plans to take the job. So far, PSSI hasn’t announced who will take over from Kluivert.

Kluivert’s exit has left a big question mark for Indonesian football. The national team is getting ready for upcoming Asian competitions, and they need a clear plan for how to play. Fans are hoping the new coach will bring a good mix of strategy, motivation, and teamwork to help the team be more consistent. The person who takes over will have high expectations not just to fix the team, but also to show that Indonesia can still be competitive in Asia.

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