Appearing Moncer In The National Team But Sluggish In The Club, Dimas Drajad Reveals The Cause

Indonesian National Team Striker, Dimas Drajad (center). (Photo: Doc. PSSI)

Dimas Drajad became one of the winning stars when Tmnas Indonesia faced Brunei Darussalam through a hat trick made. His appearance is considered to be inversely proportional to what happened at his club, Persikabo 1973.

In the first leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifying at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan on Thursday 12 October Dimas Drajad looked stunning. He was able to score the opening goal in the seventh minute and doubled it in the 72nd and 90+2.

So the decision to win the Garuda squad, in fact, Dimas' performance was even inversely proportional when appearing in the team. Until the 15th week of Liga 1 2023/2024 this season Dimas rarely gets playing minutes and has not scored for Laskar Padjajaran.

Regarding the differences that occurred, Dimas admitted that his performance at the club had not yet been classy. This is none other than because Dimas has been repeatedly injured, but fortunately at this time he feels that he has found his best touch.

"Yes, indeed this season (in Persikabo 1973) I did not score a goal because I was injured several times. I just felt good playing football in two matches yesterday, including in this national team," said Dimas during a post-match press conference.

"Here (Indonesian National Team) I can score goals," he continued.

From his three goals in the match against Brunei, Dimas was later designated as the man of the match. This then became a reference for the player to be able to perform even better and sharpen attacks.

For Dimas in his game this time, it's not how many points have been scored, but how he and his teammates can carry out the coach's instructions properly. Especially after this, the Indonesian national team also still has a second leg agenda against Brunei in Begawan Series Bandar on October 17.

"Alhamdulillah, I can win and print a hat trick, but most importantly I can carry out the coach's instructions. The point is we have to be united and hopefully in the second leg we can give even better," he said.

Finally, when asked about his slick appearance which successfully scored three goals, Dimas Drajad admitted that he had dedicated all of this to loved ones, as well as the people of the country.

"I dedicate this hat trick to my family and children, as well as the people of Indonesia," he concluded with a proud smile.