Persebaya Vs Barito, Aji Santoso: Don't Trust Statistics, Everything Can Change

JAKARTA - Week 15 of Liga 1 2021, Persebaya Surabaya is scheduled to face Barito Putera. Ahead of the meeting, Persebaya was overshadowed by negative results, but the coach said that everything could still change.

The Persebaya and Barito meeting will take place on Saturday, December 4 at 18.45 WIB. Located at the Manahan Stadium, Solo Persebaya this time was asked to be the host.

Before facing Barito in the 15th week of Liga 1, Persebaya was actually overshadowed by a negative record. Because if you look at the statistics, Bajul Ijo has not even won from four meetings with Barito.

However, Aji Santoso is not worried about it or making it a reference. The coach said the statistics were just a record that would not affect the course of the game.

"I am a coach who never believes in statistics, so the times are different, the material is different, the coach is different," he was quoted as saying on the club's official website.

"So I've never believed in statistics and history, because there's no standard or guarantee that it will last, meaning you can't win," he continued.

Furthermore, although he does not use statistics as a reference, Aji does not deny that Barito is not an easy opponent. For that, he asked his foster children to perform optimally.

Especially in this match, because Barito has certainly received additional strength from their many quality players, both junior and senior.

Therefore, Aji hopes that the duo Jose Wilkson and Taisei Marukawa will face Barito Putera. Especially to the Brazilian striker to be more productive.

"They are quite quality players even though Wilkson still scored 6 goals, we must still appreciate it," Aji added.

"Hopefully Wilkson plays more fiercely, even better to help this team win the game," he concluded.