Persija Jakarta Bend By Persipura, Alessio: Players Think Konate's Arrival Will Solve All Problems

Persija Jakarta coach, Angelo Alessio (Twitter @persija_jkt)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach, Angelo Alessio spoke about the unsatisfactory results his team achieved when they met Persipura in Liga 1 2021/2022. The cause of the defeat of the Kemayoran Tigers was considered by Alessio because his children's play did not match expectations and was too dependent on the presence of Makan Konate.

"I think we didn't play in the right way in the first half. We didn't play well, far from expectations", Angelo said after the match, quoted from Persija's official website.

In the meeting in the 19th week which took place at the I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar on Tuesday, January 11, the Kemayoran Tigers lost strength throughout the first half.

This is reflected in the Persipura squad's attack which they can use as goals. Unmitigated, in the first half, Mutiara Hitam broke into Persija's goal twice.

Yohanes Pahabol scored two Persipura goals in 24 minutes and Yevhen Bokhashvili scored the second in the 44th minute. Meanwhile, Persija was only able to break the deadlock when the match was almost finished through Makan Konate in 90+4 extra time.

Furthermore, Alessio also said that in this match the players looked at the game with the wrong view. Alessio said Riko Simanjuntak and colleagues are considered to be very dependent on the figure of Makan Konate.

"Many players think Konate's arrival will solve all our problems. We should be grateful for his presence because we have taken good players for Persija", said Angelo.

"But we should put that kind of thought aside. Because in the end, all players must play with all their heart, give their best contribution on the field", said the coach.

"The players still have to press the opponent, run to get the ball", he said.

Alessio also emphasized that the players should have strong motivation both individually and as a team to give the best for Persija. Don't depend on one other player.

"Players should have strong motivation and determination in one game, because only then can we win the game."