Ahead Of Bali United Vs Persija, Melvin Platje Praises 2 Maung Bandung Officials

Melvin Platje (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Bali United foreign striker Melvin Platje said that there were two Persib Bandung players who received special attention from him ahead of the third week of the 2021 Liga 1 match which brought the two teams together.

The two Blue Prince players in question are Nick Kuipers and Mohammed Bassim Rashid.

"Yes, Persib are a good team, they have Nick Kuippers as a good and intelligent defender. Then there is their new midfielder Rashid as a quality player," Platje said, quoted by Antara from the club's official website, Thursday.

However, the owner of the back number 7 is optimistic that he can perform optimally to beat Persib Bandung in the third week of matches, Saturday, September 18 next.

"But, we are Bali United who will try in Saturday's match," said the Dutchman.

Melvin is one of the Bali United players who performed very well in the first two weeks of Liga 1 2021 which has been carried out by Serdadu Tridatu.

The former Telstar player became the player who provided feedback from goals from his colleagues, namely Muhammad Rahmat and also Spasojevic.

The 32-year-old player also wants to continue to contribute optimally to the team from the Island of the Gods by prioritizing team wins rather than scoring personal goals.

"I always try to help the team with passes and open opportunities for other friends. Regarding scoring goals, of course it will come in the next matches. The most important thing is that the team wins in every game and I help in it," he said.

Bali United currently occupies the top of the 2021 Liga 1 standings, closely affixed by Persib Bandung as runners-up with the same points, which is six points.

In the inaugural match against Persik Kediri, Friday, August 27, Serdadu Tridatu won with a score of 1-0, then the second match against Barito Putera on Saturday also won with a score of 2-1.