JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach, Thomas Doll, admitted that he was enthusiastic ahead of the 31st week of Liga 1 2023/2024. The Kemayoran Tigers returned to Jakarta when they hosted Persis Solo on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Thomas Doll was enthusiastic because he could meet The Jakmania after previously having to play home games in Bali.
The opportunity was welcomed by Thomas Doll, who said that his squad last appeared in Jakarta in December 2023.
"I haven't held a persi conference in Jakarta for a long time, especially here (SUGBK) because the last 15 December 2023 was against PSS (Sleman)," said Thomas Doll on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
"Now it's April 2024, it means that for several months we haven't held a press conference and played here because during 2024 we have always played outside," he said.
Even though he was able to return to Jakarta, Doll had a problem. He admitted that the squad was in poor condition because it was incomplete.
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The German coach said he only had 15 players to face Persis. This situation occurred because a number of players were called to the U-23 Indonesian national team, while several names were unable to attend due to unsuited conditions, accumulation, and other things.
"There are five players who cannot perform because they are summoned to the U-23 Indonesian national team. So, tomorrow we only have 15 players."
"We had a short holiday, then did another exercise and everyone was healthy, except Hansamu (Yama) because he had just finished the second operation. In addition, Gustavo (Almeida) and Firza (Andika) could not play because of card accumulation," said the coach.
However, Thomas Doll saw the positive side when they could appear at SUGBK. The direct encounter with The Jakmania made the coach enthusiastic and hoped that the atmosphere of the supporters could boost the squad's enthusiasm to give their best.
"However, I am happy to be able to play again in front of The Jakmania because we haven't played here for a long time. Indeed, our position is not good, but of course many hope that we will play here again. I hope tomorrow the players can give the best for The Jakmania," he said.
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