JAKARTA - The continued postponement of the 2020 League 1 competition was used by a number of teams to dismiss their players. However, there are also clubs that continue to practice as usual.
For example Persebaya Surabaya. The club, nicknamed Bajul Ijo, continues to hold training as usual, although it is not clear when the competition will resume.
Persebaya coach, Aji Santoso, revealed why his team continued to hold training in the midst of competition uncertainty. He said, this is a test for the professionalism of the players.
The reason is, continued Aji, management still pays contracts and player salaries. So there is no reason for the players not to follow management's instructions.
"Rights are also well fulfilled by management, so it is mandatory to practice," said Aji who also considered several things.
Aji admitted, the training this time was not of the same intensity as the preparation for the continuation of the League 1 competition. There were several adjustments to the training menu provided.
Meanwhile, Aji and Persebaya management continued to warn the players to maintain their body condition. In addition, the Bajul Ijo squad was also asked to continue implementing health protocols to avoid the transmission of COVID-19.
Although he cannot monitor it all the time, Aji Santoso is sure that his players can take care of themselves. "They are adults and professional players. Know what is good and bad for them," he said.
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