JAKARTA - Bad news accompanying Persib Bandung ahead of the match between the two groups of the 2025 President's Cup against Dewa United. Their captain and senior defender, Achmad Jufriyanto, was confirmed absent due to serious injury.
Achmad Jufriyanto suffered a serious injury after the inaugural match of Group B of the 2025 Presidential Cup against Port FC at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Sunday, July 6, 2025. The match was bitter for Maung Bandung because not only did he lose three points, the captain had to be rushed to the hospital because he had broken two ribs.
This incident occurred when the game had only been running for six minutes. The unfortunate moment happened to Jupe, as he is known, after dueling with Port FC player, Brayan Vargas.
The 38-year-old defender immediately lay on the pitch and had time to get first aid from the medical team. He was then stretched out and unable to continue the match. His position was later replaced by Febri Hariyadi.
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Persib coach, Bojan Hodak, could not hide his disappointment over the incident. Moreover, the game did not even run for 10 minutes when Jupe had to leave.
"This is very unfortunate. Jupe suffered a rib injury. I received news from the team of doctors that two ribs were broken," said Bojan Hodak, quoted from the club's official website Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Regarding the condition of the player, the Persib team doctor, Wira Prasetya, gave an official statement that the results of the examination of Achmad Jufriyanto showed a fracture on the two left ribs and had to undergo further observation.
"Jupe is in good condition. After further inspection, it turned out that there was a broken rib left of two segments."
"Currently, we are still waiting for x-rays to confirm and determine further action," he said.
With conditions like this, it is very likely that Jupe will be sidelined in an undetermined time. Moreover, Bojan Hodak also said that the captain is now being treated in hospital for maximum recovery.
"He now has to undergo treatment at the hospital. Jupe will be absent for some time to come," said the Croatian coach.
Jupe's absence is certainly a big loss for Persib. Moreover, Maung Bandung is waiting for the schedule for the second match of the 2025 President's Cup on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the night against Dewa United.
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