Ahead Of The Match Against Arema, Persikabo Coach 1973 Beware Of Gustavo Almeida's Movement
BALI - The 1973 Persikabo football club focused on improving the pattern of the game ahead of the match against Arema FC in the 10th week of the Indonesian League 1 at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar Regency, Bali."There are factors that must be addressed, namely possession of the ball. I always improve and improve this,” said Persikabo Head Coach Aji Santoso at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, Antara, Sunday, August 27.Aji, who is still adapting as a new coach to replace Salvador Rodriguez, emphasized that possession is very important so that players have a great chance of scoring goals through teamwork.Despite being a substitute figure, he admits that he is enjoying his new role as a new coach.Although the opponent to be faced is in the lowest position of the standings, coach Laskar Padjajaran does not underestimate Arema because the team from Malang is one of the experienced clubs and continues to struggle.In fact, the team currently led by coach Fernando Valente managed to draw and get one point when competing against Persija Jakarta.Persikabo coach 1973 is also wary of the appearance of one of Arema FC's attackers, Gustavo Almeida because he is one of the players who often score goals for Arema.“Meski berada di bawah (klasemen) tapi mereka punya performa bagus. Ada Gustavo dan pemain lokal lain yang bagus, itu yang saya waspadai,” katanya.Arema FC will host Persikabo 1973 at home at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, Monday (28/8) at 16.00 WITA.
Both teams are at the bottom of the three standings or red positions that are the relegation zone. Persikabo 1973 is in 16th position in the Indonesian League 1 standings with eight points from nine matches, while Arema collects three points and is at the bottom of the standings, 18th position.