Ahead of Bulgaria match, Mauro Zijlstra out due to injury.

The Indonesian National Team faces a tough test against the Bulgarian National Team in the final match of the FIFA Series 2026. The match will be held at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM WIB.

This match determines who emerges as the best team in the Indonesian edition of the Fifa Series. Earlier, another match will see the Solomon Islands face Saint Kitts and Nevis at 3:30 PM WIB.

Ahead of this important match, coach John Herdman made minor changes to the player lineup. Mauro Zijlstra is absent due to a thigh muscle injury, and his position is replaced by Jens Raven.

Squad Changes Ahead of Crucial Match

The injury is unfortunate timing for Zijlstra, considering he just scored his debut goal for the senior team during Indonesia's 4-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Facing Bulgaria is certainly not easy. The European team is currently ranked 87th in the world and has experience playing in seven World Cup editions.

"Supporters must also understand we only had two days. The players arrived late, are in different sleep cycles, and we only had two training sessions together," he said after leading a training session at Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

"It's a small step, but also a big step to be disciplined against a team like Bulgaria. We have to find a way to win," he added.

Beware of Bulgaria's Wing Attacks

Herdman specifically highlighted Bulgaria's strength in relying on wing play. Their triangular passing combinations on the flanks were mentioned as the main threat Indonesia must anticipate.

"If they find their rhythm, it could be very difficult for us. So we have to stop their rhythm and combinations on the flanks. That is very important in this match," he stated.

Indonesia enters this match with high confidence after a convincing 4-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis. In that match, Beckham Putra impressed by scoring two goals and becoming the star of the victory.

This result serves as crucial capital for the Garuda Squad to face the decisive match against Bulgaria.