Suara.com – Information is circulating that Marselino Ferdinan has left the Belgian club, KMSK Deinze to join the training camp (TC) for the U-22 Indonesian National Team ahead of the 2023 SEA Games. What are the facts?
This information was shared by the YouTube channel, Kabar Bola. Through his upload, Kabar Bola uses the title “PRESTIGE TO JOIN THE ASIA CUP!! MARCELINO FERDINAND ARRIVES IN JAKARTA JOIN THE NATIONAL TEAM IN THE SEA GAMES”.
In the narrative delivered by the Kabar Bola YouTube channel, it was explained that Marselino Ferdinan would defend the U-22 Indonesian National Team at the 2023 SEA Games because Deinze’s KMSK schedule did not really clash with the biennial Southeast Asian event.
According to Kabar Bola, coach Indra Sjafri really needs the best players, including Marselino, to help the U-22 Indonesian national team achieve their gold medal target at the 2023 SEA Games.
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EXPLANATION
KMSK Deine’s attacking midfielder, Marselino Ferdinand. (doc. Deinze)
Referring to the official website of the Chellenger Pro League or Division 2 of the Belgian League, Marselino’s club, KMSK Deinze, has two matches that clash with the 2023 SEA Games schedule.
The 2023 SEA Games are known to take place on May 5-17. In that period, KMSK Deinze will face Jong Genk (May 6) and Dender (May 13).
Referring to this schedule, it is unlikely that Marselino Ferdinan will defend the U-22 Indonesian National Team at the 2023 SEA Games even though the opportunity remains open.
However, the narrative carried by Kabar Bola, namely that Marselino had arrived in Jakarta to take part in the U-22 Indonesian National Team TC, was clearly wrong and not in accordance with the facts.
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This is because Indra Sjafri as the coach of the U-22 Indonesian National Team has held the first stage of the TC which will take place on March 1-8 2023 by summoning 34 players.
