Chinese Coach Boasts He Is Not Afraid of the Presence of Indonesian National Team Supporters at SUGBK

Chinese Coach Boasts He Is Not Afraid of the Presence of Indonesian National Team Supporters at SUGBK

China U-23 National Team Coach Cheng Yaodong firmly stated that his team is not afraid of the atmosphere that will be created by Indonesian supporters at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta. He made this statement ahead of the trial match against the Indonesian U-23 National Team, which is part of the preparation for the upcoming international tournament.

In a press conference session, Cheng Yaodong admitted that SUGBK is known to have a very passionate and fanatical atmosphere, especially when the Indonesian National Team plays in front of its own supporters. However, he emphasized that his team has prepared mentally and physically to face the situation.

"We know the stadium will be full and the atmosphere will be amazing, but we are not afraid. In fact, this is a good challenge for our young players," Cheng said confidently.

This statement immediately attracted the attention of the Indonesian football public, considering that SUGBK is often a 'hell' for opposing teams. The fanatical supporters of the Indonesian National Team, known for their militancy and incessant singing, often put considerable psychological pressure on the visiting team.

However, Cheng seems to see it as a valuable test to gauge the strength and maturity of his team, adding that facing the pressure of tens of thousands of spectators is an important learning experience for young Chinese players.

On the other hand, the coach of the Indonesian U-23 National Team, Shin Tae-yong, welcomed the challenge from the visiting team. He stated that the support of Indonesian supporters would be additional energy for the Garuda Muda squad to perform optimally in this trial match.

The match between Indonesia and China is predicted to be heated, not only because of the technical factors between the two developing teams, but also because of the stadium atmosphere which is an important part of the match narrative.

Whatever the outcome, this match is expected to be a valuable experience for both teams, as well as interesting entertainment for national football fans.