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20.07.2025
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Vanenburg still searching for ideal center-back combination for U-23 team

Jimmy Dong
Jimmy Dong
Vanenburg still searching for ideal center-back combination for U-23 team

Coach Gerald Vanenburg is still in the process of finding the best defensive line combination for Indonesia U-23 team at ASEAN Cup U-23 2025 — this is evident from significant changes in the defensive line during the first two matches.

The back four formation used against Brunei Darussalam consisted of:

  • Achmad Maulana Syarif
  • Muhammad Ferarri
  • Brandon Scheunemann
  • Dony Tri Pamungkas

While against Philippines, Vanenburg fielded:

  • Alfharezzi Buffon
  • Kadek Arel
  • Kakang Rudianto
  • Dony Tri Pamungkas

Changes in the defensive line reached 75 percent — indicating the Dutch coach is still searching for the ideal center-back pairing ahead of crucial match against Malaysia on Monday (21/7).

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