League 1 Competition Wants To Start Again, The Club Speeds Up Preparation
JAKARTA - The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has confirmed that the League 1 competition will continue in September or October. In fact, the Chairman of the PSSI has officially announced this through Decree Number SKEP / 53 / VI / 2020 to ensure the continuation of the competition in extraordinary circumstances in 2020.
This decision was clearly welcomed by the club. They immediately took steps to prepare for the continuation of the competition. Whether it's technical or non-technical preparations. The reason is, the competition will be continued with strict health protocols.
One of them is Persija Jakarta. The capital club management will coordinate with the coach team, officials and players in this regard. Persija Sports Director, Ferry Paulus stated, the Kemayoran Tigers will soon hold joint training and other team needs.
"The first step we are carrying out is of course preparing for team training according to health protocols and there are new innovations to adapt to this pandemic,"
Persija Sports Director, Ferry Paulus
"Next, we will start discussing some of the team's needs, such as trial matches and training camps. We are sure that Persija will resume the competition and remain in a positive trend," he added.
Meanwhile, Persib Bandung will hold a joint exercise starting on June 6. This decision was taken after a meeting was held between the management of Maung Bandung and the ranks of the coaching team in anticipation of the continuation of the 2020 League 1 competition. During the meeting, it was also discussed what the team needs to restart the training program.
"Because in the current situation, health is the main thing," said the Dutchman.
Towards the implementation of the joint training, Persib management will conduct medical tests for all players, coaches and officials. This was done to ensure that all members of the Maung Bandung squad are in good health and negative COVID-19.
"All players who are in Bandung at this time will be tested with the PCR swab test. Players who are outside the city of Bandung will return this week, they will also be tested. While some players who are abroad, such as Geoffrey Castillion, Wander Luiz , Omid Nazari still has to confirm when they can come here, "he said.
Persela Lamongan does not want to be left behind. Persela coach Nil Maizar admits that he will hold team preparations in the near future. Persela players will hold training at the latest in August.
He hopes that the team is in a combat-ready condition to face continued competition. This, he continued, had already been discussed with management.
"I have already conveyed several programs, the point is that the management is okay. However, we are waiting for the regulations from PSSI. Both the League rules and other regulations regarding young players," said the former Semen Padang coach.