Jay Idzes Trusted to Lead Indonesia National Team Replacing Asnawi Mangkualam

Kapanlagi.com - The absence of Asnawi Mangkualam from the Indonesia National Team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers this November has sparked various speculations. The key player from Port FC is not on the player list as the registration process has already closed, even though his condition had improved after his injury.

Questions arose alongside the absence of the former Persiba Balikpapan player, Who will lead the Indonesia National Team in the crucial match against Japan at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta?

1. The Absence of Asnawi Mangkualam and Its Causes

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Asnawi Mangkualam, who is the regular captain of the Indonesian National Team, is confirmed to be absent from two important matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers this November. The absence of the Port FC defender is a blow to the Garuda Squad, especially after he had just recovered from an injury.

However, the decision not to include him in the squad was due to the registration process being closed before his condition was declared improved. This was confirmed by the management of the Indonesian National Team ahead of the match.

2. Jay Idzes Replaces the Captain's Role

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The manager of the Indonesian National Team, Sumardji, confirmed the replacement for Asnawi. Jay Idzes, a 24-year-old center-back, has been appointed as captain to lead the Garuda Squad in the match against Japan on November 15, 2024.

This appointment is not new, considering that Idzes has previously taken on this role several times. According to Sumardji, Idzes' leadership qualities make him very suitable to be a leader on the field.

3. Jay Idzes' Leadership Journey

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Jay Idzes is not a stranger in the role of captain. The 24-year-old defender has been entrusted to lead several times, including in matches against Saudi Arabia and when hosting Australia last September.

His performance has been deemed impressive, with the ability to maintain defensive stability while also providing direction to his teammates. Sumardji added that Idzes' character and leadership style are indeed the most prominent among other players.

4. Jordi Amat and the Shifted Position

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The appointment of Jay Idzes as captain means shifting the position of Jordi Amat, who was previously known as the deputy captain under Asnawi Mangkualam. Amat himself has just recovered from an injury that caused him to miss matches against Bahrain and China last month.

With his physical condition just recovering, the decision not to give him the captaincy role is considered a wise step to maintain the stability of the Indonesian National Team's performance.

5. Why is Asnawi Mangkualam not playing in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?

Asnawi is not playing because the player registration process has already closed, even though he has recovered from his injury.

6. Who will be the captain of the Indonesian National Team against Japan?

Jay Idzes will lead the Indonesian National Team in the match against Japan in Jakarta.

7. Why was Jordi Amat not chosen as captain?

Jordi Amat has just recovered from injury and the captaincy has been given to Jay Idzes because he is considered more suitable in this situation.

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