Herdman urges Indonesia not to underestimate Timor Leste
Indonesia also has a full squad with no injuries, while Timor Leste is seen as adapting to tournament pace after two matches.
Indonesia national team coach John Herdman urged his players not to underestimate Timor Leste ahead of their AFF Cup 2026 Group A match at Chonburi Stadium, Thailand, on Friday (31/7) at 17.00 WIB. Indonesia opened the tournament with a 5-1 win over Kamboja, while Timor Leste lost 0-7 to Vietnam and 0-2 to Singapura. Herdman said the opponent has improved from game to game and is starting to understand the tournament tempo after playing twice. He said Indonesia's focus is not on chasing a big score, but on securing three points with a better performance than in the previous match. He also said preparations have gone smoothly because all players came through the first game without injury, giving the coaching staff a full squad to choose from.