Emmanuel Petit defends Patrick Kluivert after defeat against Australia

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has commented on Patrick Kluivert’s debut as the head coach of the Indonesia national team.

Kluivert’s first match with Garuda — in the 2026 World Cup Qualification against Australia — ended in a heavy 1-5 defeat.

This disappointing result led some Indonesian supporters to call on the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to evaluate the Dutch coach’s position.

In response to the situation, Petit — who has played at the highest level of European football, expressed his support for his fellow professional.