Ole Romeny confirms ankle injury is more severe than expected

Indonesian national team striker Ole Romeny has revealed that his ankle injury is more serious than initially estimated. The 26-year-old Fortuna Sittard forward shared the update via social media, stating, “Unfortunately, my ankle injury is worse than it initially looked. I will do whatever it takes to return as soon as possible.”

The injury occurred following his participation in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where he helped lead Indonesia to the championship. Despite the injury, Romeny attempted a brief return during a match against Excelsior, coming on as a substitute in the second half. However, recent developments indicate the injury requires more significant recovery time.

His condition poses a challenge for the Indonesian national team, which is scheduled to play a friendly match against Jordan on November 13 as part of preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup. It is currently uncertain how long Romeny will be sidelined.