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PSSI denies reports of Rizky Ridho being dropped from Indonesian national team

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi has dismissed reports claiming player Rizky Ridho was removed from the Indonesian national team for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as a hoax.
  • The rumors originated from a football observer who suggested Ridho's performance in the recent AFF Cup warranted his omission.
  • PSSI has not yet received any official squad submissions from coach John Herdman for the upcoming tournament.

The Indonesian national football association, PSSI, has officially refuted claims that player Rizky Ridho has been dropped from the squad for the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. Secretary General Yunus Nusi firmly stated that such reports are "hoax."

These rumors gained traction after football observer Ronny Pangemanan, known as Ropan, suggested on his personal YouTube channel that coach John Herdman had not selected Ridho for the regional tournament. Pangemanan cited Ridho's performance in the recent AFF Cup, particularly in the last two matches where Indonesia suffered a significant 0-3 loss to Vietnam and a 1-1 draw with Singapore, as reasons for his alleged exclusion.

Yes, I see it as a hoax. Because until now I have not signed and have not seen the squad submission or player names from John (Herdman), as the coach who administratively registers players must go through the Secretary General, and I have not received it yet.

— Yunus NusiDenying the rumors and explaining the official process for squad selection.

Yunus Nusi clarified that PSSI has not yet received any official squad list or player nominations from coach John Herdman. He explained that administrative processes for player registration must go through the Secretary General's office, and he has not seen or signed any such submissions. "As of now, I have not signed and have not seen the squad submission or player names from John (Herdman), as the coach who administratively registers players must go through the Secretary General, and I have not received it yet," Yunus stated.

Ridho, a 24-year-old center-back, has been a regular in the national team, accumulating 54 caps since his debut in May 2021. He played in three of Indonesia's four matches in the AFF Cup, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in each. The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin in late September, with Indonesia drawn in Group A Division 1 alongside Malaysia, Singapore, and Bangladesh. The tournament is set to be hosted in Indonesia, with matches planned for Jakarta and Bandung.

And until now, no coach has submitted names for the FIFA ASEAN Cup squad.

— Yunus NusiReiterating that no official squad list has been presented to PSSI.
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