JAKARTA - PSM Makassar only earned one point in the inaugural match of the 2025/2026 Super League at the Gelora BJ Habibie Stadium, Friday, August 8, 2025. Juku Eja ended the match with a score of 1-1 when they hosted Persijap Jepara.

Apart from that, PSM has relied on many young players to navigate the league this season.

This is as conveyed by PSM Makassar coach, Bernardo Tavares. The tactician said, to navigate Juku Eja's new season will use more young players.

"This year PSM with the squad of players is the youngest on average," said Tavares, quoted from the I-League page.

The Portuguese coach expressed optimism about his team continuing to improve. Especially in this new season, the squad is mostly filled with young players who have graduated.

"We have improved in terms of value because we use young players. They go up and up. Some of them get playing time," he said.

Tavares' optimism is not without reason. PSM had made thorough preparations before the 2025/2026 Super League began.

They held several trials even though they did not get an opponent with above-average quality.


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