Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian national team player Miliano Jonathans just made his debut for team Garuda in FIFA Match Day against Taiwan at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, Friday (5/9). The FC Utrecht winger came off the bench and contributed to Indonesia’s 6-0 win.
It is interesting to note that in the next match against Lebanon, on Monday (8/9), Miliano was immediately given the starting role, occupying the place inverted wingan increasingly popular role in modern football.
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What is an inverted wing?
Simply, inverted wing he is a winger who positions himself on the opposite side of the pitch with his strongest foot. For example, a left-handed player is placed on the right wing, or a right-handed player is placed on the left wing.
Unlike traditional wingers who more often run around the outside of the opposition’s defense to deliver crosses, inverted wing in fact it tends to move inwards (cut inside) in the center of the field. From that position, he can shoot directly at goal with his strongest foot, creating chances or opening spaces for other players.
In modern football, presence inverted wing provides a more creative variety of attacks. I am capable of creating overload in midfield, collaborating with the attacking midfielder or center forward and representing a threat that is difficult for the opponent to predict.
Indonesian national team coach Patrick Kluivert called Miliano a figure who could make a difference on the pitch. Role inverted wing it requires tactical intelligence, creativity and the ability to read space. With these qualities, players not only function as bait providers, but can also be scorers.
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A number of global players with similar roles
Some of the biggest names in world football are known to have played successful roles inverted wing. These include Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribéry, Eden Hazard, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez and Vinícius Júnior.
They proved that this position is not only a tactical variation, but also the key to a modern game system that emphasizes attacking fluidity and creativity.
Miliano Jonathans and his prospects in the national team
As a young player who has just received Indonesian citizen status, Miliano Jonathans is destined to become an additional force at the forefront of the national team. With his style of play like inverted wing, Miliano has the potential to add a new dimension to the Garuda team’s attacking schemes.
If he manages to adapt quickly and consistently show his qualities, Miliano could become an important player in the future path of the Indonesian national team, especially in international events that require more dynamic tactical variations, such as the fourth round of the World Cup qualifiers.
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Reporter: Raihan Fadilah
Publisher: Suryanto
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