Marko Simic Optimism And Persija Line-up Development Ahead Of Against Persib

Marko Simic again contributed important to Persija Jakarta (doc. Persija).

JAKARTA - Marko Simic became one of the players who deserved to be monitored in the 28th week match between Persib Bandung vs Persija Jakarta at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

The Croatian striker is starting to show sharpness again. He has impressed in the last two matches with a total contribution of goal emapts.

Simic scored two goals each when they met Arema FC and Dewa United. This note makes him more optimistic about the duel full of Persib vs Persija rivalry.

"Every striker will definitely get additional confidence when scoring goals. Of course I'm happy to be back fit again and can help the team."

"Initially it was tough because I didn't participate in pre-season. Then, I suffered two serious injuries. However, I am happy because I got through that period well."

"I thank my teammates for helping me all this time," Simic said on Persija's official website.

Persija looked at the meeting against Persib with a mission to continue the positive trend. You see, the Kemayoran Tigers had experienced three consecutive defeats.

They can rise in the last match of Liga 1 2023/2024 or week 27 when they crushed Dewa United 4-1.

The slick score was tried to be continued by Thomas Doll's team when they met Maung Bandung.

Simic also asked his colleagues to have the motivation to focus on winning ways. The striker believes he can reap tripoin considering Persija's preparations are ripe ahead of clashes with his rivals.

"Now we have to be more focused on being able to rise even stronger than before and get positive results in the future."

"We have a long time to prepare. So, we get quite a lot of training from the coach."

"As we all know, we had 10 tough days yesterday because we played in Bali (temporaryly based at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium) with a tight time," said Simic.

"I hope everyone stays together until the match against Persib arrives. From yesterday until now there are still players who are not healthy. I pray everyone is healthy again on match day," said Simic again.

Meanwhile, Thomas Doll as the coach of the Kemayoran Tigers is relieved that many of his players have returned from the treatment room.

Maciej Gajos and Ondrej Kudela are back in training. Only Hansamu Yama is confirmed to be absent.

The defender is still undergoing treatment at the hospital after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Hansamu suffered an injury against Borneo FC in the 24th week of Liga 1 2023/2024.

"Hansam is still in the hospital in Surabaya where he carried out the operation. Until now his feet have not been able to walk. So, it will take a long time for recovery. Please pray for a faster recovery," said the Persija team doctor, dr. Ikhsan Eka Putra AIFO K.