Herdman believes the Indonesian national team will have a big say in the 2027 Asian Cup.

  The new head coach of the Indonesian national team, John Herdman, is confident that the Garuda team can make a big impact at the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia next year, given the players Indonesia currently has.

This was said by the 50-year-old tactician at his first press conference as Indonesia coach.

"It's an exciting experience that requires real-world experience and discipline. It will be a new experience for them. I'm confident that we can be competitive in the AFC tournament, given the talent available and the team's experience with the tournament format," Herdman said.