Robert Alberts Believes Persib Players Can Hold Commitments Despite 2 Months Off

Persib Bandung Coach Robert Rene Alberts (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Persib Bandung coach Robert Rene Alberts believes his players can carry out the commitment that has been built to continue to train independently and come back together when the time comes.

"We have a strong commitment and for us the team is about mutual trust," said Robert as quoted by Antara from the club's official website in Jakarta, Thursday, November 5.

Previously, the Persib management had closed their joint training activities for two months and allowed the players to return to their hometowns or return to their home countries.

Supardi and his friends were still given an independent training menu, like when the pandemic hit Indonesia last March. Robert wants them to stay in shape and stay fit when they get back together.

"Everyone understands this situation and we decided not to train together first. We are scheduled to gather again in Bandung on January 3, 2021," he said.

Persib is a club that is known for being harmonious, compared to other contestants. Maung Bandung was able to convince and defend all local and foreign players when the competition was shaken by uncertainty.

One player who remains committed is Geoffrey Castillion. The Dutchman has not thought about leaving if another club offers him a contract.

"I don't know. I still have a contract here and I don't think about it (leaving). We'll see what happens later," he said.

To fill spare time until players are gathered again, Castillion will fly to the Netherlands this week.