Recently, we had the opportunity to interview national team star, Marc Klok, who was ready to share his views on the Indonesian team's preparations for the Asian Cup. In this interview, we will discuss the Garuda team's journey and its hopes for this prestigious tournament. Let's take a look at our exclusive interview with Marc Klok!

How are you, Marc? How's the fire burning in your belly for Qatar?
Great! The fire's hotter than ever. We're in Qatar, hearts pounding with Garuda pride, bodies honed and ready to unleash. You could say the air crackles with anticipation, both within the team and across the archipelago.‍

Training camp in Turkey, grueling but fruitful? Anything you learned that surprised you?
Oh, Turkey was a crucible, forging teamwork and resilience. Those two games against Libya - and the game versus Iran, were reality checks, but we're seeing the team learn a lot from day to day. We're hungrier and sharper.

Asian Cup - biggest stage yet? Nerves tingling under the spotlights?
Biggest stage, without a doubt. The Asian Cup is the most prestigious football tournament in Asia, and it is an opportunity for us to showcase our abilities on the international stage. We're not just here to make appearances, we're here to paint the tournament red and white.

Tell us about the team spirit. Is it a Garuda symphony or a mosh pit of egos?
We have a solid squad and players who are passionate about achieving the best results in the Asian Cup. Our chemistry is also very good. Years of sweat and sacrifice have forged unbreakable bonds. On the pitch, we're brothers, on the off-field, we pranksters with a shared dream. The egos? They get left at the locker room door. This is bigger than any individual.

Competition for starting spots - friendly fire or a cauldron of excellence?
Competition for places in the first team is very tight. We have a lot of good players, and every player has the same opportunity to play. Training's a battle royale, yeah, but respect and brotherhood always win. Whoever rocks the Garuda jersey on matchday, the whole team's behind them, roaring with a thousand voices!

Social media - keeping fans in the loop or avoiding distractions?
As I stated last month, I want full focus. Since Turkey (training camp), I rarely use social media, fortunately, now I am with you guys (Status Pro Sport) who help manage it. I thank you for that, you guys keep my account algorithm on fire. Hahaha.

Critics - fuel for the fire or unwelcome noise?
Criticism? Let's embrace it. We need to live with it to make ourselves better. We listen, we analyze, we come back stronger. Those who doubt the Garuda only fan the flames of our resolve.

Group of death? Japan, Iraq, Vietnam - how do we tame these tigers?
Death or destiny? We choose the latter. They're titans, sure, but so are we. We respect them, but we fear no one. We will not be afraid. We will play with confidence and try to achieve the best results. Japan's precision, Iraq's grit, Vietnam's fire - we'll match them all with Garuda's own brand of magic.

Prediction for the Garuda's flight? Soaring high or clipped wings?
The Garuda will take flight. We might stumble, we might face storms, but we'll never give up. This is our time, our moment to leave our mark on Asian football history.

A final hope for the Garuda?‍May our performance ignite a fire across Indonesia, a fire that burns for generations. May every child dream of wearing the Garuda jersey, may every village echo with the chants of our supporters. We are the Garuda, and we will soar.