Indonesia national team suffers losses ahead of their match against Vietnam

Indonesia's squad has been hit with absences ahead of the Vietnam game in the ASEAN Cup 2026. As many as two players might be unavailable for the fixture this evening.

Indonesia held their final training session before the 2026 AFF Championship match against Vietnam. However, two players, Marselino Ferdinan and Justin Hubner, were still unable to participate.

The match between Indonesia and Vietnam will take place on Monday evening (August 3) at Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor.

Before this crucial tie, coach John Herdman and his squad trained on Sunday afternoon (August 2) at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) in Jakarta. According to CNN Indonesia, a total of 24 players, including three goalkeepers, took part in the session.

Marselino Ferdinan is still undergoing treatment for the injury he sustained just before Indonesia's opening ASEAN Cup 2026 match against Cambodia, so he has not yet returned. It is highly probable that he will not be able to play in today's match against Vietnam (August 3). Ferdinan's absence will leave the coach

The English manager stated that he will work with the medical team to fully assess Marselino's condition and the possibility of the 21-year-old continuing in the tournament, before making a final decision after the Vietnam match.

Meanwhile, Justin Hubner remains absent as he is still with his club Fortuna Sittard. The Dutch Eredivisie side has not yet agreed to release the center-back for national team duty. Consequently, Hubner will also miss the upcoming match.

Indonesia's training session was fairly light in intensity. Rizky Ridho and his teammates mainly performed movement drills and off-ball coordination exercises.

Coach John Herdman and fitness expert Cesar Meylan spent considerable time guiding exercises aimed at strengthening the players' physical foundation.

According to CNN Indonesia, this is necessary because Indonesia's next opponent is Vietnam, a team known for its physical and aggressive style of play. Therefore, the Indonesian team needs a solid fitness foundation and mental toughness. The archipelago nation cannot afford to falter if they want to secure all three important points to boost their chances of reaching the semifinals.