Gerald Vanenburg ready to lead U-23 national team at ASEAN Cup without friendlies Gerald Vanenburg ready to lead U-23 national team at ASEAN Cup without friendlies
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15.07.2025
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Gerald Vanenburg ready to lead U-23 national team at ASEAN Cup without friendlies

Jimmy Dong
Jimmy Dong
Gerald Vanenburg ready to lead U-23 national team at ASEAN Cup without friendlies

Gerald Vanenburg will begin his journey as Indonesia U-23 national team coach at ASEAN Cup 2025 — a significant challenge considering the absence of scheduled friendly matches before the tournament.

This situation differs from Malaysia who have completed three preparation matches before departing to Indonesia — highlighting the gap in team readiness.

According to Transfermarkt data, Vanenburg’s last senior coaching experience was with FC Eindhoven where he favored the 4-4-2 formation.

  • FC Eindhoven (2008) – 4-4-2 Formation
  • Helmond Sport (2006) – 4-4-2 Formation
  • 1860 Munich (2004) – 3-5-2 Formation

However, the Dutch coach is expected to implement Total Football style — a football philosophy characteristic of his home country that emphasizes player position flexibility.