Erick Thohir on Indonesia’s FIFA Ranking Drop: It Was Predicted

Indonesia Predicts FIFA Ranking Drop After ⁤AFF Loss to Vietnam

Jakarta – PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir revealed he anticipated Indonesia’s FIFA ranking to slip following the team’s defeat against Vietnam in the 2024 AFF Championship.

“It’s alright, we had already predicted a ranking drop when we⁢ fielded a⁤ young ‍squad for the AFF. We aimed to win against Myanmar,which we ⁤did. We aimed for a win against⁣ Laos, which resulted in a ⁣draw. Against Vietnam, we had already predicted a loss,” Thohir stated in ⁣Jakarta⁤ on Thursday.

“The final match against the Philippines is crucial; we must win. So, the target of a ranking decline was something we had already factored in because our team was facing senior squads from many nations,” he added.

Indonesia indeed dropped two spots ‍in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, landing at 127th globally. This decline follows a draw against Laos adn a loss to ‍Vietnam‍ in the AFF tournament.

The Garuda lost 1.7 points in the⁤ latest rankings, bringing their total ⁤to 1133.41. Gambia and India overtook Indonesia, climbing ⁣one position each.

Thohir acknowledged the defeat against Vietnam, attributing it to the team’s reliance on young players.However, he remains ⁣hopeful that Indonesia can secure a victory against the Philippines to advance to the AFF semifinals.

“Facing Vietnam with this squad resulted in this outcome. But that’s the result. If possible, our target ⁤is to reach the semifinals,” Thohir said.

The crucial match against the Philippines will take place at Manahan Stadium⁤ in Solo on Saturday.Indonesia needs a win to keep their semifinal hopes‍ alive.

Currently,Indonesia sits in second place with four points,while the Philippines occupies fourth place with three ⁢points.

Vietnam leads the group with seven points, while third-placed Myanmar also has a chance to advance with four points.

Indonesia Braces for FIFA Ranking Drop After AFF Defeat: An Interview with PSSI Chairman ‍Erick Thohir

NewsDirect3.com sat down with PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir to discuss Indonesia’s recent FIFA ranking decline following their loss to ⁤Vietnam in the⁣ 2024 AFF Championship. While ⁣acknowledging the disappointment, Thohir emphasized that⁢ the drop was anticipated given‍ the team’s youthful composition.

“It’s alright, we had already predicted a ranking drop when we ⁢fielded a young squad for the AFF. We aimed to win against Myanmar, which we did. We aimed for⁢ a win against Laos,which ⁤resulted in ⁢a draw. Against vietnam,‍ we had already predicted ⁢a loss,” Thohir explained.

He stressed the importance of the upcoming match against the Philippines,‍ stating, “The final match against the Philippines is crucial; we ⁣must win. so,the target of a ranking decline was something we had already factored ⁢in because our team ⁤was facing senior squads from many nations.”

Indonesia’s FIFA ranking slipped two places to 127th globally, a‍ consequence of ⁢the draw against Laos and the loss to⁣ Vietnam.

Despite the setback, ‍Thohir remains optimistic⁤ about Indonesia’s⁣ chances, adding, “Facing Vietnam with this squad resulted in ⁢this outcome, but that’s the result. If possible, our target⁣ is to reach the semifinals.”

The decisive clash against the Philippines takes place on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Solo. A victory is essential for Indonesia to⁣ secure their place in the AFF semifinals.