Defending Persib Against Persija, Marc Klok: Will Not Celebrate If He Scores A Goal

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JAKARTA - Liga 1 2021 is rolling again, a hot match is presented in the fourth series because it presents a duel between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Not only will it be a competition for prestige, the meeting will also be a sentimental moment for Marc Klok.

Currently Klok is defending Persib Bandung, but in the match which will take place on Saturday, November 20 night, Klok will have to face Persija Jakarta, which is his former team.

The meeting between Persib and Persija is always a match that brings high tension, because these two teams are known to have an eternal rivalry. However, things are different for Klok because he admits that this is a special match.

"This is a special game for me, because I previously played there," said Klok as quoted from Persib's official website.

Although he will face Persija, which is a former team, Klok also tries to appear professional in order to give points to Maung Bandung. Scoring points is also clearly Klok's goal, but he admits that he will not celebrate if later he can score Persija's goal.

"I respect Persija and all my former teams," said Klok.

"If I score, of course I'm happy but I won't celebrate because I have respect," he explained.

Ahead of the match which will take place at the Manahan Stadium, Solo, Klok also reported that his condition and the team are in good condition and ready to compete.

"My condition is very good, all preparations are good and ready to compete, I am always optimistic (to win the match)," said Klok.