Persija Doesn't Want To Be Hurt By Their Ex

Ivan Carlos (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Persija are wary of the 'explosion' of Persela striker Ivan Carlos when the two teams meet in the 2021-2022 Indonesian League 1 continued match at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Friday night.

"There are some interesting Persela players, of course, including Ivan Carlos," said Persija coach Angelo Alessio in a virtual press conference that was attended in Jakarta, Thursday, as reported by Antara.

Ivan Carlos has scored one goal in the 2021-2022 Indonesian League 1 against Persipura.

The Brazilian footballer's goal brought Persela to a 1-0 win and that, for a while, became Persela's only win in Liga 1 last season.

Interestingly, Ivan Carlos played for Persija in 2018. Even though at that time he only played three times, Ivan was able to score one goal.

Persija centre-back Maman Abdurahman, who shared the moment with Ivan Carlos in the Kemayoran Tiger squad, said that the way to reduce Ivan's explosiveness was to play collectively.

"I know Ivan, Ivan also knows me. However, what is certain is that we will carry out what the coach has instructed. This is not an individual issue, but the team. What is important is how the team can win," said Maman.

Persija's match against Persela will be held at the Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Friday night starting at 20.30 WIB.

Persija have not tasted a single victory in Liga 1 2021-2022 after only getting three draws, namely against PSS, PSIS and Persipura.

Meanwhile, Persela has only experienced one victory, namely when they faced Persipura. Meanwhile, in the other two matches, against PSIS and Persita, Laskar Joko Tingkir had to lose.

Based on 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.