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The Jakarta Post
The decision of three Liga 1 clubs to recruit Brazilian players has raised eyebrows amid the efforts of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to boost player performance, especially in preparing the U-19 team for next year's U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. The major concern is speculation that these Brazilian players who meet the U-20 age requirement will become naturalized to play for the national squad at the U-20 World Cup. Many say that such a move would seriously damage morale among the young Indonesian players. Critics have demanded the PSSI to rethink its strategy and prioritize local talents instead at the world-class event. Ignatius Indro of the National Team Supporters Association is among the voices expressing regret over the Brazilians' recruitment, who said...
