Wearing red and white bracelet, sign that Mees Hilgers ready strengthen Indonesian national team?
Player of Indonesian descent, Mees Hilgers. (Photo: Instagram/meeshilgerss)
PLAYER of Indonesian descent, Mees Hilgers is back in the spotlight of Indonesian football fans. Because in the latest post on his personal Instagram social media, the FC Twente player was shown wearing a red and white bracelet.
In fact, wearing a bracelet is not something strange, however, because Hilgers is currently being targeted by PSSI to enter the naturalization program. The 23 year old player's movements are always associated with the Indonesian national team.
As seen in the post uploaded by Hilgers on the Instagram account @meeshilgerss, on Saturday 15 June 2024. Of the seven photos shared by Hilgers, Indonesian netizens misfocused on one photo showing the hand of the hereditary player.
Hilgers actually only showed his tattooed hands, but Indonesian netizens actually misfocused on the bracelet worn by the player who plays as a central defender. Because the red and white bracelet worn by Hilgers is like a signal or code regarding the Indonesian National Team.
Because it cannot be denied, the Red and White are closely related to Indonesia. Red and White are the colors of the Indonesian flag.
For this reason, many people in the comments column of Hilgers' posts misfocus on Hilgers bracelets. Until someone said that Hilgers would soon be naturalized and defend the Indonesian National Team.
"The bracelet is red and white," said @ddnstsna.
"Raise 3 fingers, wear red and white bracelet, here we go," added @ihsannz__.
"Red and white bracelet, 3 fingers = third round (2026 World Cup Qualification Asia Zone)," said @saintzjaa_.
It is natural that many Indonesian football fans hope that Hilgers can strengthen the Indonesian national team. The reason is that currently Garuda needs additional strength to appear in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asia Zone.
Nevertheless, Hilgers seems to need to fight hard if he really wants to defend the Indonesian national team. This is because the competition in Garuda's midfield is currently quite tough.
Considering that there are many hereditary players who play in that position. Just like Jordi Amat, Justin Hubner, Jay Idzes, and Elkan Baggott.
So, regardless of whether wearing the bracelet is a sign or not, many Indonesian football fans hope that Hilgers can strengthen the Garuda squad.