Shin Tae-yong, the head coach of the Indonesian national football team, has recently protested the schedule of the upcoming AFF Cup. The tournament, which is set to take place in December, clashes with the Asian Games qualifiers, causing a scheduling conflict for many national teams.
Shin Tae-yong expressed his concerns about the tight schedule and the strain it puts on the players. He believes that the players will not have enough time to rest and recover between matches, which could potentially lead to injuries and fatigue. As a result, he has called for the AFF to reconsider the dates of the tournament to allow for a more balanced schedule.
Kim Sang-sik, the assistant coach of the Indonesian national team, has echoed Shin Tae-yong’s sentiments. He agrees that the current schedule is too demanding for the players and could have a negative impact on their performance. Kim Sang-sik believes that the AFF should prioritize the well-being of the players and make adjustments to the schedule accordingly.
The protest from Shin Tae-yong and Kim Sang-sik highlights the challenges faced by national teams in balancing their commitments to multiple tournaments. With the Asian Games qualifiers and the AFF Cup both taking place around the same time, national teams are forced to make difficult decisions about where to allocate their resources and prioritize their efforts.
It remains to be seen whether the AFF will take Shin Tae-yong and Kim Sang-sik’s concerns into consideration and make changes to the tournament schedule. In the meantime, the Indonesian national team will continue to prepare for the upcoming AFF Cup and do their best to overcome the challenges posed by the demanding schedule.
