Must Be An Example! Pratama Arhan Puts Tokyo Verdy Aside For The Red And White

Tokyo Verdy player from Indonesia, Pratama Arhan. (Photo: Twitter/@Tokyo Verdy)

JAKARTA - Pratama Arhan opened the opportunity to be more trusted by his club, Tokyo Verdy. He just contributed importantly when his team won at the 2023 Emperor Cup, Wednesday, June 7.

The loop into what he did paid off his assists and helped Tokyo Verdy win 2-1 over Thespakusatsu Gunma.

After this match, Tokyo Verdy will face Fagiano Okayama in the J2 League continued at the City Light Stadium on Sunday 11 June. He could also be another choice in that match.

However, he put the opportunity aside for the sake of the Red and White. The player from Blora, Central Java was summoned by the Indonesian national team training camp for FIFA Matchday against Palestine (June 14) and Argentina (19 June).

"Yes, I just adjust, if it is FIFA's agenda for the national team, the club must release the players. If there is no FIFA agenda, I will stay here, practice here, in order to get more playing minutes," Arhan was quoted as saying from Twitter. Tokyo Verdy on Dictionary, June 8th.

During his uniform in Tokyo Verdy, this is the second time Arhan has started after fighting Tochigi SC on July 6, 2022. At that time Arhan only played in the early 45 minutes, but against Gunma, the 21-year-old defender appeared full time.

Regarding the match against Gunma at the 2023 Emperor Cup, Arhan is pleased that his assists can be a contribution that has resulted in victory for Tokyo Verdy.

"Earlier, the players' game was very good, underwent very good coaching instructions, very compact. Even though they conceded one, the game was very good. I took advantage of that (throw) too, because we also practiced long throws, and we continued to take advantage of that and finally scored a goal too," said Arhan.

"I thank you very much for your support, support and prayers, because Tokyo Verdy achieved good results, qualified for the next round, hopefully in the future Tokyo Verdy and I can play even better," he concluded.