JAKARTA - Arema FC will face Bhayangkara FC in the third week of the 2025/2026 Super League. Ahead of the match on Friday, August 22, 2025, several issues are plaguing the "Singo Edan" (Single Edan), including player injuries.
Arema FC's preparations for the match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang Regency are considered less than optimal. Several players are still experiencing fatigue and others have sustained injuries.
Arema FC coach Marcos Santos stated that his players' physical condition has not fully recovered after facing PSIM Yogyakarta on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Several players appeared exhausted and even required treatment.
"We have begun preparations for the match against Bhayangkara FC. Unfortunately, some have suffered minor injuries," said the Brazilian coach, as quoted on the club's official website on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
However, Marcos declined to specify the players involved. The coach only confirmed that he would continue to monitor his team's condition and hoped that all players would be in top condition for the match.
"I will continue to check on the players. Hopefully, they can play against Bhayangkara," he added.
Previously, during the match against PSIM, several players, including Valdeci Moreira, Matheus Blade, and Betinho, were seen receiving treatment on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Jayus Hariono and Odivan Koerich are still undergoing separate training under the supervision of the medical team.
"I think it's normal for someone to be injured and absent. Yesterday, Arema played far away from Malang, but we played well."
"After the red card in the 54th minute, we were down to 10 men, and that drained a lot of energy, so many players were exhausted. Then we returned to Malang and still felt (not fit)," said the coach regarding his team's condition.
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