In The Aftermath Of A Concrete Defeat, Bhayangkara FC Ends Coach Mario Gomez's Contract

Sumardji, COO Bhayangkara FC, sacked Mario Gomez (VOI/Ulfa Gusti).

JAKARTA - Bhayangkara FC took firm steps regarding the declining team situation. The club finally officially cut off cooperation with the coach, Mario Gomez.

The news of Mario Gomez's dismissal was conveyed directly by Chief Operating Officer (COO), Bhayangkara FC, Sumardji. At a press conference after training ahead of Madura United, Sumardji said that this exercise was the coach's last moment.

"Evaluation from management, we see and observe the development of the unfavorable situation at Bhayangkara FC. Then we make decisions together to temporarily replace and terminate the contract with Mario Gomez," said Sumardji at the PTIK Stadium, Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Gomez himself was only brought in as a tactician for The Guardian in the middle of the 2023/2024 Liga 1 season. The presence of the Argentine coach is expected to boost the team's performance.

However, in reality until the 26th week, Bhayangkara was at the bottom of the League 1 standings. They are threatened with lower caste to League 2 next season.

This situation cannot be separated from the three consecutive defeats received by The Guardian in Liga 1 2023/0224. From these three matches, Bhayangkara was recorded as having conceded up to nine goals.

This note is clearly not a good situation for Bhayangkara FC. Moreover, they currently occupy the main position of the 2023/2024 Liga 1 standings with 15 points. The remaining eight matches find it difficult to boost the team in the competition.

"Our contract with him (Mario Gomez) is in crucial week matches. Actually, there is a bond that you can't draw or lose in a row. Not too many series, but it turns out that many games are in a draw," said Sumardji.

Although it has decided to end the collaboration with Mario Gomez, it is not yet known who will replace and occupy the vacant position. If you look at the short time conditions, it is possible that the temporary Bhayangkara FC will be handled by the caretaker.

Moreover, the closest of The Guardian will host Madura United in the 28th week of Liga 1 2023/2024. The match took place at the PTIK Stadium on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 19.00 WIB.