Kapanlagi.com - Patrick Kluivert is now officially the coach of the Indonesian National Team, and he didn't wait long to devise effective strategies to face the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In an effort to improve the performance of the Garuda squad, PSSI has appointed six experienced individuals ready to support Kluivert and his coaching team.
This team, dubbed the 'super team', consists of specialists in various fields, from physical trainers to video analysts. Their presence is expected to enhance the overall quality of the team, especially ahead of crucial matches against Australia on March 20 and Bahrain on March 25.
Who are the six pillars that will be the strength behind the Garuda squad? Below are the profiles and roles of each team member ready to support Kluivert, as summarized by Kapanlagi.com on Friday (14/3).
As a physical trainer, Quentin Jacoba is responsible for improving the fitness of the Indonesian National Team players. He is not a stranger to Patrick Kluivert, as they have previously worked together in the Curacao National Team.
Jacoba has experience as a professional footballer in the Netherlands with FC Eindhoven and Kozakken Boys, and he represented the Curacao National Team eight times between 2016 and 2020. In the Indonesian National Team, his role will be crucial in maintaining the physical condition of the players to keep them in top shape during the intense matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
With his background as an athlete, Jacoba understands the physical needs of a footballer and applies modern training methods to enhance players' stamina and endurance. His presence is expected to elevate the Garuda Team's performance on the field.
Leo Echteld and Chesley ten Oever are two physiotherapists who will play a significant role in maintaining the fitness of the Indonesian National Team players.
Echteld is the founder of Fysiomed, a leading sports rehabilitation center in the Netherlands. He has treated players from major clubs such as AC Milan and Inter Milan, so his expertise is beyond doubt. With his experience in the medical and sports fields, Echteld will ensure that the players of the Indonesian National Team remain fit and recover quickly from injuries.
Meanwhile, Chesley ten Oever specializes in manual therapy and has been practicing at Fysiomed since 2018. He has an approach that combines physiotherapy, personal training, and athletic performance enhancement. His main focus is on addressing injuries in the back, neck, hips, and groin—areas that often suffer injuries in football.
The combination of Echteld's and Ten Oever's expertise will be an important asset for the Indonesian National Team, especially in facing the busy schedule of World Cup qualifiers.
In modern football, video analysis has become an equally important aspect, and for this task, Patrick Kluivert entrusts it to Jordy Kluitenberg.
Kluitenberg is an experienced video analyst who has worked with Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie. He was also part of Kluivert's staff when managing Adana Demirspor in Turkey.
As a video analyst, Kluitenberg's main task is to analyze matches and provide tactical insights to Kluivert. He will study the opponent's playing patterns, identify their weaknesses, and devise the best strategies for the Indonesian National Team.
Through match recordings and statistical data, Kluitenberg will help Kluivert design more effective tactics, especially when facing strong teams like Australia and Bahrain.
Bram Verbruggen has a unique role as a team developer in the Indonesian National Team. He is tasked with assisting in the individual development of players and enhancing team dynamics to make it more solid.
Verbruggen has a background in counseling psychology and has previously worked with Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands and Valencia CF in managing international talent programs.
His main responsibilities are to build a positive team work culture, strengthen players' mentality, and ensure they can handle pressure in major matches. With the psychological approach he applies, Verbruggen will strive to create a team that has high fighting spirit and is not easily shaken under pressure.
Former professional footballer Regi Blinker is also part of Kluivert's support team. Blinker is known as a player who has represented Feyenoord, Celtic, and Sheffield Wednesday before eventually transitioning to the world of player development.
In addition to having experience playing at the highest level, Blinker also founded Life After Football, a media outlet focused on the lives of players after retirement. He understands the journey of a footballer from the beginning to the end of their career, making his presence in the Indonesian National Team invaluable for guiding young players.
As part of Kluivert's staff, Blinker will play a role in providing insights to players on how to develop their careers professionally, both on and off the field.
Since officially being appointed as the coach of the Indonesia National Team on January 8, Patrick Kluivert has been preparing to take the Garuda squad to new heights. In a recent interview, he couldn't hide his enthusiasm to start the first training session with the players.
As a first step, Kluivert has called up 27 names in the "Garuda Calling" list announced on March 9, and that number has now increased to 30 after three naturalized players—Joey Pelupessy, Dean James, and Emil Audero—joined. With a more solid roster, Kluivert emphasizes the importance of well-planned and efficient training sessions to face the big challenges ahead.
"Yes, now, you know with the presentation of everything, it's very organized, but now it's becoming more real and I really look forward to starting with the players. Exciting times are ahead," said Kluivert, quoting ANTARA.
The Indonesian national team is preparing to face a big challenge as they gather in Sydney on Sunday, March 16. This step is taken so that the players can quickly adapt to the weather and field conditions before an exciting duel against Australia on March 20.
Players competing in Liga 1 Indonesia will depart earlier after completing their last match, while players who are playing abroad will join one by one after competing with their respective clubs on March 15-16.
After the match against Australia, they will return to Jakarta to compete against Bahrain on March 25. Coach Kluivert is targeting at least four points from these two matches to maintain their chances of advancing to the next round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying.
"In Sydney (the players will gather). And the local players will also join," he said.
As the exciting match against Australia approaches, Jefri Kurniawan, former star of Arema FC, revealed that this game will be a significant challenge for the Garuda Team. He predicts that Australia will play aggressively from the first minute, trying to dominate the game as they did in their previous encounter in Jakarta, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
"The prediction still reflects the previous match; Australia will try to dominate to pressure Indonesia. But again, we have yet to see the scheme that coach Patrick Kluivert will implement; of course, I hope that the Indonesian national team, with its new look, can surprise Australia, which will also be gauging Indonesia's new strengths," said Jefri, quoting bola.com.
However, Jefri also mentioned that the Indonesian national team under Kluivert could provide surprises. With several new faces and a different strategic approach, Australia must be wary of the changes that Kluivert might implement. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of focus and hard work so that the Indonesian national team can at least bring home one point from Sydney.
"From my point of view, this time it seems that coach Patrick Kluivert is still exploring the depth of the Indonesian national team by trying to give opportunities to new players who are performing well in the league. However, in terms of depth, it is not much different from the previous players. So, we will just have to see what scheme or strategy coach Patrick will apply with a very short adaptation period. We must maintain a character of never giving up and execute the game plan from the coaching staff." "Of course it makes it difficult for Australia to compete against us because the match starts from a score of 0-0, of course," he said, adding.
The six people are Quentin Jacoba (fitness coach), Leo Echteld and Chesley ten Oever (physiotherapists), Jordy Kluitenberg (video analyst), and Bram Verbruggen and Regi Blinker (team developers).
The Indonesian National Team will gather in Sydney on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in preparation for facing Australia.
Kluivert initially called up 27 players, which then increased to 30 players with the addition of three new naturalized players.
Although Australia is favored, the Indonesian National Team still has a chance to create an upset, especially with the new strategy implemented by Kluivert.
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