Ole Romeny Injury Update: Indonesian National Team Star Cleared for FIFA Series 2026

Concerns surrounding the fitness of Indonesian national team forward Ole Romeny have been allayed, with PSSI officials confirming he is not currently injured and is available for selection in the upcoming 2026 FIFA Series.

Initial Concerns and Reports

Rumors of a leg injury to Romeny surfaced after his absence from the last two matches of the 2025/2026 Championship. Reports from Transfermarkt indicated a possible fracture, sparking anxiety among fans and the national team staff, particularly with the FIFA Series looming Kompas.tv.

PSSI Clarification

Sumardji, Chairman of the PSSI National Team Body, directly addressed the concerns, stating he received confirmation from Romeny himself that he is not injured. “I’ve asked, Ole Romeny is not injured,” Sumardji told media crew in Jakarta Kompas.tv.

Romeny’s Injury History

Romeny has experienced previous significant injuries, including a fractured metatarsal bone in his right foot while playing for Oxford United in July 2025. Despite these setbacks, he has demonstrated his value to the Indonesian national team, scoring three goals in six matches.

Implications for the FIFA Series

Romeny’s availability is a boost for new head coach John Herdman, who recently replaced Giovanni van Bronckhorst Tempo.co. Herdman included Romeny in his initial 41-player squad for the 2026 FIFA Series, signaling his confidence in the player’s ability to contribute.

Herdman’s Appointment and Future Plans

John Herdman’s appointment as the Indonesian national team coach was finalized in December 2025, with PSSI officials agreeing on his selection after an Executive Committee meeting Tempo.co. He previously led the Canadian men’s national team to the 2022 World Cup and achieved success with the Canadian women’s team, winning Olympic and Pan American Games medals Tempo.co. The PSSI is hoping Herdman can lead Indonesia to qualification for future World Cups Kompas.id.