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Indonesia National Team Prepares Without Marselino Ahead of Vietnam Clash

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's national football team is preparing for their AFF Championship match against Vietnam without key player Marselino Ferdinan due to injury.
  • The team trained intensively, focusing on tactics for the crucial Group A match.
  • Indonesia needs a win against Vietnam to secure a top-two spot in Group A and advance to the semifinals.

Indonesia's national football team intensified preparations for their crucial AFF Championship Group A match against Vietnam, though they will be without injured midfielder Marselino Ferdinan. The team held an intensive training session at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta.

Marselino Ferdinan, who missed previous matches against Cambodia and Timor Leste, did not participate in the training and is unlikely to feature against Vietnam. Coach John Herdman led the squad through drills focusing on passing, ball control, and tactical simulations designed to counter Vietnam's play.

The upcoming match is vital for Indonesia's progression in the tournament. Currently second in Group A with six points from two wins, they trail leaders Singapore. Vietnam sits third with four points. A victory against Vietnam is essential for Indonesia to secure one of the top two qualifying spots for the semifinals.

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