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Indonesia’s ⁢Midfield ⁢Struggles Highlighted by Low Player Ratings in Saudi Arabia Loss

Jakarta – Three Indonesian national team players-Jacob Sayuri, marc‌ Klok, and Beckham Putra-received the⁢ lowest performance ratings following a 2-0 defeat against Saudi Arabia, according to data ⁣from SofaScore. The underwhelming performances underscore vulnerabilities ⁣in Indonesia’s ⁤midfield and attack, raising questions about ​team selection and tactical adjustments moving forward in the Asian Cup.

The ‍poor ratings come as Indonesia prepares ⁣for crucial ​upcoming matches in the tournament. Klok’s error directly led to Saudi Arabia’s ⁢opening goal, ‌while Sayuri conceded the penalty⁢ that doubled​ the lead. Putra struggled to make an impact, failing to effectively challenge Saudi Arabia’s defense. These individual shortcomings contributed to a disjointed Indonesian⁤ performance and exposed areas needing immediate improvement if the​ team hopes to advance.

SofaScore rated ‌Sayuri at 5.1, Klok at 6.0, and Putra at 6.1. Klok, who played the full 90 minutes, lost posession​ 10 times and won only two of five attempted duels. Sayuri lost possession 21 times,achieving 53% pass⁢ accuracy and winning seven of 13 duels. Putra was​ beaten by opponents three ⁣times, ⁢winning⁤ three of ‌eight duels.

klok’s misjudgment in the frist goal saw a clearance bounce⁢ back​ into the Indonesian defense,⁣ allowing Saleh to score from outside ‍the box.Sayuri’s foul ⁢on Feras Albrikan resulted in a penalty ‍successfully converted ⁤by Albrikan.

Analysts point to Klok’s fragility​ in midfield as creating a notable gap for Saudi Arabia to exploit, while Sayuri was⁣ consistently targeted on the right flank. Putra failed to ⁢pose a substantial ⁤offensive threat.⁢ Coach Patrick Kluivert substituted Putra with‌ Eliano at⁣ the start of the second⁢ half and replaced Sayuri with Sandy Walsh in the 85th minute, prompting⁤ questions about the coach’s willingness to experiment with the starting lineup.

“Possession lost is fundamentally an error by a player that allows the opponent to counterattack,” explained a team source. The Indonesian‍ national team will ⁣need to address these individual errors and‌ improve overall team cohesion to compete effectively in the remainder of the Asian Cup.