This Is How Persib's Mainstay Midfielder, Febri Haryadi, Keeps His Fitness In The Month Of Ramadan

Febri Haryadi (Photo: Persib.co.id/Barly Isham)

JAKARTA - Persib faced Persija in the first leg of the Menpora Cup final, Thursday, April 22 evening. In this match, Maung Bandung had to admit Persija's superiority with a score of 2-0.

Persib was left behind by Persija's fast goal scored by Braif Fatari in the 1st minute and Taufik Hidayat six minutes later.

Behind two goals made Maung Bandung try to get out of the pressure. Midfielder Febri Hariyadi produced one of the opportunities ahead of the end of the first half, but he still bounced over the Persija bar which was escorted by Andritany Adhiyasa.

The 2-0 score for Persija's superiority lasted until the game was over.

Febri is one of the Persib players who performed quite well tonight. It is known that in addition to intense training, in this holy month of Ramadan, Febri is very concerned about food intake and lifestyle.

This is very important to do considering the tight schedule of the Menpora Cup lately.

Febri said, according to Persib's official website, the body must always be fit so that it can be maximized when practicing and playing for Pangeran Biru.

To keep the body healthy, the player with the number 13 back maintains his diet during the month of Ramadan. When suhoor and breaking his fast, he also consumes more fruit.

"Consume more fruits and vegetables. More probably than usual. Also drink more at dawn and breaking the fast. When you finish playing, drink coconut water too, ”said Febri.

In addition, he also pays close attention to rest hours. The late time to sleep is 22.00 WIB at night. Because he had to get up to eat sahur and perform the Fajr prayer.

"As much as possible, don't sleep too late, because you have to go to dawn too. As much as possible, apart from food intake, rest must also be good, "he said.

Unfortunately, Febri has not been able to help his team beat Persija. however, Persib still has a chance when the second leg is played on Sunday, April 24.