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Niderlandiyada tug‘ilgan Hilgers hozirda Indoneziya milliy jamoasini faxr bilan namoyish etmoqda va jamoaning Jahon Kubogiga saralashga yaqinlashayotgan muhim qismidir.
Indoneziya are in a strong position to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for just the second time
Face crucial fixtures against Australia and Bahrayn later this month
Himoyachi Mees Hilgers Garuda uchun muhim shaxs sifatida paydo bo'lmoqda
In sentyabr 2024, there was a surge indoneziya futbol muxlislar tuning in to the UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United and FC Twente at Old Trafford.
Sababi? Mees Hilgersning, Gollandiyadan kelgan va Indoneziya kelib chiqishiga ega bo'lgan markaziy himoyachining borligi, u Twente uchun ajoyib chiqish qildi; milliy terma jamoasi uchun juda kutib olingan debyutdan bir oy oldin.
The match became a focal point for indoneziyalik supporters eager to see Hilgers test his quality against one of football's giants. It marked a significant moment in his career and showcased his talent on an elite European stage. The thrill was palpable, with social media flooded with support for 'Bang Mees', as Indonesian football fans affectionately call him.
"We were really excited before the match. Everyone thought that Manchester United would ease defeat us," he recalled in an exclusive interview with FIFA.
"But that also fuelled our desire to prove yourself, to really show and tell the world that we were weren't a bad team. Even while we are still a young squad, we are are really good."
The experience on such a grand stage further strengthened confidence in yourself and belief in his team's potential. "It felt great to showcase my quality as well as that of my FC Twente teammates, and prove that even against a club like Manchester United, other teams in Europe could see we have a strong squad," said Hilgers.
Hilgers' performance at Old Trafford was seen as a testament to his potential. He demonstrated his defensive abilities and composure under pressure and further amplified the thrill surrounding his arrival in indone's national team.
Afsuski,, Hilgers' brilliant season suffered a major setback in dekabr when he sustained a hamstring tear. "I tore my hamstring, and I was actually in great shape at the time," he recalled. "Mentally and physically, it feelt like a punch to the face."
