Criticizing the 'domestic' army, Indonesia wants to naturalize Serie A star as a reserve

According to Bola, Emil Audero is the next notable name that the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) is aiming to strengthen its force. This goalkeeper is currently playing for Serie A club Como and has played for the Italian youth teams.

Emil Audero has Italian nationality but was born in Indonesia, with an Indonesian father. Therefore, the procedures for this goalkeeper to become naturalized and play for the Indonesian national team are very favorable. The problem lies in Audero's will.

The Indonesian Football Federation has been eyeing the 27-year-old star for a few years now, but they have yet to convince him to join the Southeast Asian team.

The Indonesian Football Federation wants to recruit a goalkeeper who used to play for Juventus and Inter Milan just as a reserve.

The goalkeeper born in 1992 used to play for Juventus, Sampdoria and Inter Milan, and played for all levels of the Italian youth team. The opportunity for him to compete for a place in the Italian team is not impossible because at this time, Audero still has a starting position in the Como shirt.

Bola also revealed the remarkable information that Audero is only considered as a backup option for the number 1 goalkeeper of the archipelago team in case he chooses to become an Indonesian citizen. Arya Sinulingga, a member of the PSSI executive board, confirmed this.

"We are thinking about what will happen if Maarten Paes gets injured. Whether we like it or not, we have to find a good enough replacement. The Indonesian team needs a high-quality reserve goalkeeper, especially if we qualify for the fourth round of the World Cup qualifiers in Asia. We have to do that," said the leader of the Indonesian Football Federation.

Currently, Maarten Paes, a Dutch-born goalkeeper who plays in the United States for FC Dallas, is coach Shin Tae-yong's number one choice for the Indonesian national team. His backups are Ernando Ari, Nadeo Argawinata and Muhammad Riyandi.

All three of these homegrown players have impressed at youth level but they cannot compete with Paes. In the event that Audero chooses the Indonesian national team, the chances for the “homegrown” goalkeepers will be even smaller.

Xiao Ming

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