Indonesia anxiously awaits good news from the goalkeeper who once discouraged the Vietnamese team.

The mainstay goalkeeper of the Indonesian national team and U.23 team, Ernando Ari, suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Persebaya Surabaya FC against Bhayangkara FC on February 4 in the country's top league. According to information from Persebaya Surabaya FC on February 5, this 23-year-old goalkeeper will have to rest for a long time and will have difficulty recovering in time to play for the Indonesian team in the two important matches against Vietnam in Group F of the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia next March.

Goalkeeper Ernando Ari is considered an important factor in coach Shin Tae-yong's squad.

Ernando Ari’s absence will be a big loss for Indonesia as the young goalkeeper has performed quite well in the 2023 Asian Cup, especially in the 1-0 win over Vietnam in the group stage. Therefore, coach Shin Tae-yong must prepare a replacement for Ernando Ari soon, and will most likely have to rely on naturalized goalkeepers Maarten Paes and Cyrus Margono.

However, Indonesian fans have just received positive news about Ernando Ari's recovery from injury. According to information from Persebaya Surabaya coach Paul Munster on February 12, Ernando Ari is showing signs of good recovery from a shoulder injury. This coach revealed that the 1.79m tall goalkeeper can soon return to training with the team.

"His (Ernando Ari) condition is getting better and better and he is still recovering. I contact and monitor his condition every day, but I cannot predict when he can return to training and competition," coach Paul Munster said about Ernando Ari's latest condition.

Although it is not possible to determine when Ernando Ari will return to competition, Mr. Paul Munster said the team's management is assured of providing the best treatment to help Ernando Ari recover soon.

Goalkeeper Ernando Ari played quite well at the 2023 Asian Cup finals.

According to Jawapos , the number 1 goalkeeper of the Indonesian national team is currently spending time with his family. Coach Paul Munster believes that being with his family will provide important mental therapy for Ernando Ari to speed up the injury healing process.

Ernando Ari, one of the key players of Indonesia who made history at the 2023 Asian Cup when the archipelago nation entered the knockout round for the first time, is receiving great trust from coach Shin Tae-yong in his plan to strengthen the defense. The talent of this goalkeeper not only helps him become a pillar of Persebaya Surabaya, but also creates peace of mind for coach Shin Tae-yong at a time when Indonesia's defense is considered the weakest point of the team. Therefore, Ernando Ari is considered a very necessary factor to complete the two goals of the national team and U.23 Indonesia in the near future. That is to enter the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Championship.

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