Mauricio Souza Pasrah Persija Must Return To Appear Far From The Jakmania

Persija coach, Mauricio Souza, regrets the home match outside Jakarta (doc. I-League).

JAKARTA - Week 11 of the 2025/2026 Super League must be carried out by Persija Jakarta far outside the city despite its home status. Must return far from the support of The Jakmania, Mauricio Souza as the coach can only surrender.

The match against PSBS Biak actually became Persija's home party in Jakarta. Due to the unprivileged condition of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), the Kemayoran Tigers had to undergo this match at Manahan Stadium, Solo.

This situation is clearly difficult for Persija players who automatically make them have minimal support directly from supporters. However, Souza can only be sincere and focus on the target of three points for the team.

"Of course we want to play in Jakarta, in our stadium. However, we know that there is a renovation process inside our stadium, in Jakarta, so we can't play there."

"However, we know that we have to think about three points. We have to think about three points seriously even though we don't play at home. We have goals in this competition," Mauricio Souza said in a statement before the match quoted on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Even though he had to undergo a home match outside Jakarta, Souza was still grateful that Persija got the Manahan Stadium, which he said had good field quality.

"However, the management got the best for us. So, we know the stadium in Solo is a good stadium, has good grass, and the administrator wants the best for us."

"We have no choice and we have to come in and be ready to get three points," said the Brazilian coach.

Despite the sincerity that must be undertaken, Souza shared the good news regarding the condition of the team. Against PSBS Biak, the Kemayoran Tigers were only minus Gustavo Almeida who were absent due to the recovery process.