Arema FC Recorded By Persija Jakarta, Eduardo Almeida: Media Supporter Wants Me To Leave, But I Will Not Back

Arema FC coach Eduardo Almeida. (Photo: Arema FC official website)

MALANG - Arema FC coach, Eduardo Almeida, realizes that many people want him to resign from the coaching chair. Especially after the defeat of Singo Edan from Persija Jakarta in 2022/2023 Liga 1 continued Sunday, August 28.

The defeat was the third for Arema FC in seven matches that have been played. This result places Evan Dimas and his friends in the ninth position in the standings.

This result is clearly far from a satisfactory deed. The reason is, that Arema FC is predicted to be a strong candidate for the 2022/2023 Liga 1 title winner.

However, Singo Edan actually struggled at the start of the season.

However, Eduardo Almeida emphasized that he would not resign from his position. He still feels that he has won the trust of the players.

"I know how supporters, how the media pressed me, wanted me out. But players still believe in me, I still believe in players, and therefore I will not go out", Almeida said at a press conference after the match, as quoted by Antara.

"If I trust players and players believe in me, I will work professionally for the team", he continued.

As is known, Arema FC lost 0-1 to Persija at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang. Michael Krmencik scored the only goal in that match.

Almeida assessed that his team had performed well in that match. Noted, six dangerous opportunities were made to Persija's goal. However, none of them have been converted into goals.

"I'm sad, the players are sad. We've done our best throughout this match. Of course, I'm not happy with this result", said Almeida.

"However, I am proud of what the children have done", concluded the Portuguese coach.