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March 13, 2025 | 05:35 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian national team coach Patrick Kluivert emphasizes the importance of managing nutrition for the players during Ramadan fasting. He does not want the fasting period to disturb the preparation for facing two third-round qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
Indonesia will have two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup against Australia on March 20 in Sydney and against Bahrain on March 25 in Jakarta. "From my point of view, giving strong support to each player is important, and we also need to take over because we have players who are fasting during Ramadan," said Kluivert through the Indonesian national team's official YouTube channel on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
While preparing for two matches in close succession during Ramadan, Kluivert considers it important for his players to have a good nutritional intake to maintain optimal performance on the field. "So, at specific times, the body needs special fuel to perform at the right level as well," he said.
He admitted that he will coordinate with doctors, physiotherapists, and fitness coaches to arrange training schedules during Ramadan. The former FC Barcelona player also will carefully monitor the supplements consumed by the players before and after the matches. "So, everything needs to be closely monitored. What supplements the players consume, what food they consume before and after the matches," said Kluivert.
"You know, we are in a short period, and together we will play two matches. So, for me, a player's performance is important. We must perform well, and nutrition is important," added the 48-year-old coach.
Kluivert has named 27 players for the two matches against Australia and Bahrain on Sunday 9 March 2025. Among these 27 names, there is Septian Bagaskara, a new name from the Indonesian Liga 1. Ole Romeny also becomes a new face called up by Kluivert after the Oxford United player completed the naturalization process last month.
This number will increase with the arrival of three new players, namely Joey Pelupessy, Dean James, and Emil Audero, who are planned to be registered by the Indonesian Football Association no later than March 13, 2025.
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