NOBARTV NEWS – One of the best talents belongs Indonesian National team Egy Maulana Vikri decided to return to his hometown to Indonesia. Previously, he defended three different European clubs. This decision made Indra Sjafri comment.
It is known that Egy is one of the best footballers that Indonesia has ever had. He always gets opportunities and trust from the national team even though he doesn't get much flying time abroad.
This trust became even more visible when Shin Tae-yong acted as coach of the Indonesian National Team. The player who is often called 'Egy kelok Sembilan' always has a place in Garuda's core squad. Only an injury prevented him from playing for the Indonesian National Team.
Di AFF Cup Last 2020, Egy was STY's mainstay. The coach faithfully waited for his player to defend the Indonesian national team even though at the start of the match (group phase) the player was still in Europe. Likewise at the 2021 SEA Games. Egy is one of the players who is again trusted by STY.
Egy was absent at the time 2023 Asian Cup Qualification in Kuwait. Joined in group A with the Kuwait, Jordan and Nepal national teams, Egy was forced to be absent due to injury. However, it didn't take long for him to return to the core position of the Indonesian National Team.
On FIFA Matchday against the Curacao National Team, Egy MV was called up again. He got this opportunity again when the Garuda squad played in the 2022 AFF Cup. But unfortunately, in the middle of the competition (2020 AFF Cup), Egy decided to end his contract with his club, ViOn Zlate Moravce.
The main reason the player took this decision was the lack of playing minutes. His decision caused disappointment for some Indonesian national team supporters. Because it is commonly known that Indonesian National Team fans are much prouder when they see Indonesian National Team players having a career abroad. Moreover, if the player has a career at a club that plays in the highest caste of a football league in Europe.
But once again, Egy's decision was the result of long thinking. Egy's current club Dewa United also claims to be ready to shape Egy into its best performance again. In fact, the club is ready to let him go if a foreign club wants his services.
Egy's return to the Indonesian League turned out to be a concern for Indra Sjafri. The Technical Director, who was the coach of the U-19 and U-23 national teams, gave his comments.
“I think Egy decided because he is an adult. Of course he chooses what is best for him. "But, I want him to play at a higher level," explained Indra Sjafri.
“Is playing domestically a low level? I also can't make accusations like that. "In the future, PSSI will improve the competition so that the quality can be even better," he added.
“He contacted me. He said he had made a decision and I asked him, had this decision been discussed with the parents? He said he had had discussions with his parents, his family, Egy decided that this year, he would play in domestic competitions."
“I ask the public to continue to support our players. Want to play domestically. "Don't let it happen that because he plays domestically, there is an image that is created that he cannot develop himself," he concluded.
Keep up the enthusiasm, Egy, show your best abilities
Hopefully consistent in the slapstick league
One of them is thanks to the services of coach Indra Sjafri Egy, he became famous and was able to play abroad.
Yes, Egy is one of coach Indra's foster children in the U-19 National Team
Think of it as another stepping stone after yesterday playing at a foreign club and now in your own league
The local league is of a higher class
In the end, many national team players lost to compete in Europe
Egy is an adult and can decide her own career
It's true, hopefully this is his best choice.