Dropped by Patrick Kluivert, Asnawi Mangkualam continues to support Indonesian National Team

Asnawi Mangkualam — Port FC’s right-back currently playing in Thai League — demonstrates a patriotic attitude despite not being included in Indonesian national team plans.

After five years as Shin Tae-yong’s first choice, the former PSM Makassar player finds no place in Patrick Kluivert’s scheme — the new coach who didn’t call him up during last March’s international break.

Despite exclusion from the squad that faced Australia and Bahrain, Asnawi Mangkualam maintains his support by following Indonesian U-17 national team’s progress in the 2025 Asian Cup.

Indonesia U-17 national team under Nova Arianto’s guidance has performed impressively in Asian Cup by leading Group C after:

• Defeating South Korea 1-0
• Overcoming Yemen 4-1

These positive results secured Garuda Asia’s advancement to knockout phase.