Tigers Of Kemayoran Ready To Be Pruned By Persela Even Without Mainstay Players

Angelo Alessio (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Although it is confirmed that they will be competing without several mainstay players, Persija are ready to pounce on Persela in a match at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Friday starting at 20.30 WIB, in order to win the first three points in the Indonesian League 1 2021-2022.

"We have to show our best efforts with a positive mindset. We will do what we have to do to get the three points," Persija coach Angelo Alessio said in a press conference before the match which was followed in Jakarta, Thursday, as reported by Antara.

The Kemayoran Tiger squad certainly cannot field four players when they meet Persela. They are the captain and goalkeeper Andritany Ardhiyasa, Yann Motta, Braif Fatari and Novri Setiawan.

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Not finished yet, Persija's agile winger Riko Simanjuntak is also doubtful. Then, Osvaldo Haay and Taufik Hidayat also continued to be monitored for their condition after attending the Indonesian national team's training camp (TC).

"I will decide who will play tomorrow after official training. But I am sure whoever will play will play well," said Alessio.

Alessio emphasized that the match against Persela was important for the Kemayoran Tiger squad after only earning three draws from their first three matches in Liga 1 2021-2022.

The victory, according to the Italian tactician, can make it easier for Persija to navigate the top competition of Indonesian football.

"I don't want to listen to opinions that call us a crisis because we are without a win in three matches. Our players will step onto the field with their heads held high. We have to improve because everyone at the club wants to win. Hopefully the three points from the match versus Persela can be achieved. make it easier for us to get through the next matches," said Alessio.

Meanwhile, Persija defender Maman Abdurahman admitted that the players were disappointed because they had never won in Liga 1.

Even so, Maman asserted that currently he and his comrades had high spirits to conquer the opponent.

"In this match, our status as hosts and therefore three points is a fixed price. We respect Persela, but Persija have agreed that tomorrow is the start of a revival," said the 39-year-old defender.

Based on the meeting notes, since 2007, Persija and Persela have faced off 24 times. Persija dominated the encounter with 10 wins. Persela "only" was able to beat his opponent five times.