Indonesia Faces Goalkeeper Dilemma as Emil Audero Suffers Sudden Injury

Indonesia’s national football team is facing a troubling situation ahead of the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Emil Audero, one of the three goalkeepers called up for the squad, unexpectedly withdrew from Cremonese’s Serie A match against Como 1907. This fixture had been seen as a vital chance for him to maintain match fitness before reporting for international duty, but his abrupt absence has raised new concerns.

The timing of the setback is particularly worrying as Indonesia is preparing for two crucial qualifiers in October 2025—an away match against Saudi Arabia and a home game versus Iraq. Head coach Patrick Kluivert had named 28 players for these encounters, including Maarten Paes, Emil Audero, and Ernando Ari in the goalkeeping lineup. However, the team’s plans now appear uncertain due to injuries.

Maarten Paes has yet to fully recover and has not featured for FC Dallas in the MLS this season, leaving questions over his readiness. Audero’s situation only adds to the unease since the details of his injury remain unclear. Reports from Italy suggest he left the pitch during pre-match warm-ups before the Como clash, further deepening concerns over his condition.

With both senior options potentially unavailable, Kluivert may be forced to consider Ernando Ari as the likely first-choice goalkeeper. This scenario underscores a growing goalkeeping crisis for Indonesia at a critical stage of their World Cup qualification campaign, placing added pressure on the team’s preparation and strategy.

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