Idzes – Baggott – Hubner: Is Indonesia’s Predicted ASEAN Cup 2026 Wall a Fact or Hope?

At Bologna’s Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Jay Idzes stood still as Bologna celebrated a 2-2 draw. Sassuolo had led twice but failed to secure three points. For Indonesia, the game offered both encouragement and caution. Later, analyst Bung Ropan predicted on his YouTube channel that, if John Herdman keeps a 3-4-3, Indonesia’s defensive trio would be Justin Hubner on the left, Elkan Baggott in the centre and Jay Idzes on the right. The prediction sparked excitement because all three players are based in Europe. Yet it remains a prediction, not an official team announcement. The available data is thin. Sassuolo are unbeaten in two matches with Idzes starting, but the 2-2 draw showed defensive fragilities. Millwall’s 4-0 win over Bolton gave Baggott a positive moment, but Bolton are not a benchmark for ASEAN opposition. No pressing, expected-goals or passing data was supplied. Calling this trio a ‘wall’ is therefore a hope, not a proven fact. Tactically, a back three can work if the wing-backs are protected. But faster ASEAN attackers may exploit the channels behind them. Idzes will face Monza before travelling to join Indonesia, leaving little recovery time. Baggott and Hubner have different levels of club rhythm, and the trio may barely train together before the tournament. If the ASEAN Cup falls outside a FIFA international window, European clubs can also refuse to release players. The pressure on Herdman and on Jay Idzes is already high. If Indonesia concede early, the criticism will be loud. But this generation of Indonesian defenders deserves trust and patience. The real test will come on the pitch, where predictions become memories. Football does not ask which league you play in. It asks whether you are ready to stand up, accept responsibility, and move on after mistakes.