Indonesia coach John Herdman eyes player readiness ahead of Asian Cup 2027

England-born coach John Herdman attended the Persija Jakarta vs Semen Padang match at Jakarta International Stadium to observe young forward Rayhan Hannan, opting out of the domestic Super League title deciders involving Persib Bandung and Borneo FC. Herdman said watching Hannan directly was essential for assessing his mental and tactical readiness before the national‑team training camp.

He also praised the upcoming friendly against Oman, calling it a valuable test before the 2027 Asian Cup. Herdman noted Oman’s physical, disciplined style resembles that of Qatar, a key tournament opponent, and expects the match to provide useful insight for the Indonesian side.