Kurnia Meiga, the goalkeeper for Timnas Indonesia, has recently stated that the national team does not need to naturalize Emil Audero Mulyadi.
Emil Audero Mulyadi, the Italian-born goalkeeper of Indonesian descent, has been making headlines in recent months with his impressive performances for Serie A club Sampdoria. Many fans and pundits have been calling for him to be naturalized and join the Indonesian national team to bolster their goalkeeping options.
However, Kurnia Meiga believes that there is no need for Audero to be naturalized, as there are already talented goalkeepers within the national team ranks. Meiga himself is a seasoned goalkeeper with experience playing for both club and country, and he believes that the current crop of Indonesian goalkeepers is more than capable of holding their own on the international stage.
In a recent interview, Meiga stated, “I believe in our local talents and I think we have enough quality goalkeepers in Indonesia. We don’t need to rely on naturalized players to strengthen our team. We have players who have been working hard and are deserving of a chance to represent the national team.”
Meiga’s comments have sparked a debate among Indonesian football fans, with some agreeing with his sentiments and others still clamoring for Audero to be naturalized. Ultimately, the decision lies with the national team management and whether they see Audero as a valuable addition to the squad.
Regardless of whether Audero is naturalized or not, it is clear that Kurnia Meiga and the rest of the Indonesian national team are focused on improving and competing at the highest level. With or without Audero, the team will continue to work towards their goal of success on the international stage.
