Audero injury raises alarms: Indonesia still has a doubt before facing Malaysia
Emil Audero is carrying a physical problem during his time with Indonesia , and his participation in the next international fixture is still not guaranteed. The Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper did not play in the win against Singapore and remains under medical assessment ahead of the clash with Malaysia.
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The exact extent of the discomfort of Emil Audero remains unclear. Indonesia has still not announced what kind of injury the goalkeeper is dealing with or set a timeline for his recovery, so his progress over the coming days will determine when he can return to availability.
The goalkeeper's absence came on Indonesia's debut in Group A of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. John Herdman chose Maarten Paes to take the gloves against Singapore, a match that ended with an Indonesian 2-0 win, while Audero was left without minutes.
After the game, the coach explained why he could not call on the Rayo Vallecano player. «As for the injury, we are still assessing goalkeeper Emil Audero», Herdman said. The manager also indicated that the medical staff is monitoring the condition of Dean James and Ragnar Oratmangoen.
Awaiting his progress before playing against Malaysia
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PTIndonesia's next match is set for Monday, September 28, when they will face Malaysia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta at 7:30 p.m. local time. Both teams arrive after winning on the opening matchday: Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0 and Malaysia overcame Bangladesh 3-0.
Audero's availability for that game remains up in the air. If the goalkeeper is not fit in time, Paes could continue between the posts after being Herdman's pick on the debut. Indonesian media say the Ajax goalkeeper has options to repeat if Audero remains sidelined.
The setback also leaves the franjirrojo side in doubt. Audero joined Rayo this summer and is with Indonesia during the international break. For now, the national team continues to assess his status without publicly detailing the severity of the injury.
Herdman called up three goalkeepers for the FIFA ASEAN Cup: Emil Audero, Maarten Paes and Nadeo Argawinata. The progress of the Rayo shot-stopper will determine whether he can return to the squad for the match against Malaysia or needs more time to recover.
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