Ahead Of Persija Vs Persib: This Is The Reason Why Eating Konate Must Be Watched Out

Eating Konate is a player who is believed to be the difference in the Persija Jakarta vs Persib Bandung match. (Doc. Persija Jakarta)

JAKARTA - The match between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung in the 2021/2022 League 1 continuation on Tuesday, March 1, is believed to be hot. Both teams will certainly lower their best squad to win.

Ahead of the Persija vs Persib match, there is one opposing player that David da Silva is wary of. The Persib foreign striker asked his teammates not to be careless in guarding the movement of Makan Konate.

Da Silva knows Konate's character very well on the field. The two of them played together at the Malaysian club, Terengganu FC.

According to him, Konate has proven his crucial role in Persija's body. When the Kemayoran Tigers faced Persik Kediri and Persebaya Surabaya, Konate became the difference at crucial minutes.

Konate's key role can also be seen from the player's slick record so far. He has scored four goals from seven matches played with the Kemayoran Persija Tigers in Liga 1 2021/2022. In fact, he did not join since the beginning of the season.

"Eating Konate is a dangerous player. Meeting him on the field must be on high alert. However, I hope he is not injured and can play later," David said in a press conference ahead of the match, quoted from Persib's official website.

"The match against Persija is important, but we must respect each other. Konate is my friend and sometimes we still meet," he continued.

For David da Silva himself, the Persija vs Persib match will be his first experience. The reason is, he was only recruited by Persib in December 2021.

Of course, this former Persebaya Surabaya player wants to give his best. Moreover, Persib is competing in the race for the League 1 title this season.

Full points are a fixed price for Da Silva in the Persija Jakarta vs Persib Bandung match which was held at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium.