Indonesia Faces Injury Concern as Jay Idzes Struggles for Fitness Ahead of FIFA Matchday

Jay Idzes has officially been included in the provisional squad for the Indonesia national football team ahead of the June 2026 FIFA Matchday. Indonesia is scheduled to play friendly matches against Oman national football team and Mozambique national football team at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Despite his selection, concerns remain over the defender's physical condition after he suffered a heel injury during a match against AC Milan.

The injury has become a major issue not only for Indonesia but also for Sassuolo as the Italian side continues to deal with several fitness problems near the end of the season. Head coach Fabio Grosso recently indicated that Jay Idzes remains doubtful for the club's final league match against Parma. The uncertainty surrounding his recovery has increased worries among Indonesian supporters with the international fixtures approaching quickly.

Sassuolo's recent form has also suffered since the absence of the Indonesian captain. The team recorded consecutive defeats against Torino and Lecce after previously collecting impressive victories over Como and AC Milan. Jay Idzes was unavailable during those matches because the coaching staff decided against taking unnecessary medical risks before the season concludes.

Fabio Grosso is reportedly prioritizing the long-term condition of his players rather than forcing them back into action too soon. The coach is expected to make a late decision regarding Jay Idzes' availability while also monitoring the condition of defender Tarik Muharemovic, who is also struggling with fitness concerns. Sassuolo has already prepared alternative defensive options if both players fail to recover in time for the Parma match.

The situation places additional attention on Jay Idzes ahead of the international break. As captain of Indonesia's national team, his leadership and defensive quality are considered crucial for the upcoming friendlies. However, with the club season nearly over and important international competitions approaching, both Sassuolo and the Indonesian coaching staff are expected to handle his recovery carefully to avoid worsening the injury.