Shin Tae-yong asked the players not to keep thinking about the 2023 U20 World Cup which was canceled to be held in Indonesia. As is well known, Indonesia is scheduled to hold the 2023 U20 World Cup on May 20-June 11. However, a few months before the tournament was held, the host status of the 2023 U20 World Cup was revoked by FIFA.
FIFA made this decision on Wednesday (29/3/2023) and released it on the federation’s official website. In its official statement, FIFA did not explain the detailed reasons for removing Indonesia’s status as host for the 2023 U20 World Cup. The organization led by Gianni Infantino only stated “because of the current situation”. This hit quite a bit for the Indonesian U20 national team players because they had been preparing for a long time.
The coach of the Indonesian U20 national team Shin Tae-yong really understands the feelings of his foster children. He even stayed silent in his room after learning that the 2023 U20 World Cup was canceled in Indonesia. However, Shin Tae-yong asked Hokky Caraka et al not to get too lost in sadness because the future is still long. The players must be able to quickly forget about the 2023 U20 World Cup.
“If you can, you will surely be successful in football. This has already passed. Don’t think about coming here (2023 U20 World Cup) all the time,” said Shin Tae-yong, quoted from the PSSI YouTube channel. , Sunday (2/4/2024). “We have to let go of everything and see what’s further, we have to continue to challenge ourselves in the world of football,” he added. “You are still young, don’t lose your dreams. You have to see your dreams even further,” said the tactician from South Korea.
After the 2023 U20 World Cup was canceled in Indonesia, Shin Tae-yong disbanded the Indonesian U20 national team squad on April 1. Hokky Caraka revealed plans for the U20 national team after Indonesia canceled hosting the 2023 U20 World Cup. Quoting President Joko Widodo’s statement, Hokky said that there was talk of keeping the Garuda Nusantara squad in one club.
