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Persib Bandung vs PSBS Biak Stadion Si Jalak Harupat Friday, August 9, 2024 19:00 WIB Live broadcast: Indosiar Streaming live on Vidio Streaming link: Click this link NOTE: Sports content on Vidio can be accessed with a Platinum or Diamond (Platinum + Premier League) subscription.
The reason for Persija Jakarta’s cancellation of the friendly match against Atletico Madrid is their participation in the 2024 President's Cup. Rumors had circulated that Persija was scheduled to play Atletico Madrid on Saturday (August 3) at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in preparation for the new season. However, Persija advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 President's Cup and had to compete for third place against Persis Solo on the same day at Stadion Manahan, Solo. If you have any questions about wherever and how to use , you can get hold of us at our website. "It was impossible because we were in the third-place match of the 2024 President's Cup, right?" said Persija's Director, Mohamad Prapanca, to reporters. He explained that Atletico Madrid could only come on that specific date, which conflicted with Persija's schedule. "We were ready to host them, but we had to adhere to the regulations set by our federation," Prapanca continued. Prapanca is unsure if Atletico Madrid will still visit Indonesia after the friendly was canceled. He mentioned that Persija initially planned to test their strength against the Spanish giants. "I don’t know. You should ask the promoter whether Atletico Madrid will come or not. As for the planning, yes, the plan was there," Prapanca said. "However, the promoter also needed to get recommendations from our federation and PT LIB to see if it could be arranged during the 2024 President's Cup," he concluded.
Although Persija Jakarta made it to the semifinals of the 2024 Presidential Cup, their performance needs evaluation. They suffered three consecutive losses and conceded nine goals in five matches. Barito Putera, who did not compete in the 2024 Presidential Cup, engaged in several friendlies against high-level opponents. One notable result was a 3-0 victory over Persebaya Surabaya.
Compared to last season, Persija Jakarta hasn't made many changes to their squad. The team has retained several key players, including Hanif Sjahbandi and Syahrian Abimanyu, who were rumored to be moving but decided to stay. Similarly, Marko Simic and Gustavo Almeida have also stayed with the team. The team has lost two senior players, Maman Abdulrahman and Tony Sucipto. Nevertheless, other experienced players such as Andritany Ardhiyasa and Riko Simanjuntak are still around to lead the team. The club has also promoted young talents to the first team. Following the previous generation led by Dony Tri Pamungkas, the new 16-year-old talent Zahabi Gholy has been introduced. Zahabi Gholy made his debut in the Piala Presiden 2024. While there haven't been many changes in player composition, Persija Jakarta has made a significant shift in their coaching staff. Thomas Doll is no longer with the team, and Carlos Pena, from Spain, has been appointed as the new head coach. Pena is expected to build a more solid team and improve on their Piala Presiden 2024 performance. Additionally, there has been a change in team captaincy. For the 2024/2025 season, the captaincy has been taken over by Rizky Ridho from Andritany Ardhiyasa.
On Saturday, August 9, 2024, Persija Jakarta will face Barito Putera in the opening week of BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 at Jakarta International Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 19:00 WIB and will be broadcast live on Indosiar and Vidio.
The match between Persib Bandung and PSBS Biak will kick off at 19:00 WIB, live on Indosiar and Vidio. This game is the opener for BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. The match will be held at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat. Persib is the defending champion of BRI Liga 1. Last season, Maung Bandung defeated Madura United in the final. Meanwhile, PSBS Biak won Liga 2 last season. They triumphed over Semen Padang in the final. Despite being a promoted team, PSBS Biak should not be underestimated. PSBS Biak has been strengthening their squad. Jeam Kelly Sroyer has been brought in to boost their offensive capabilities. Additionally, there is an 'Argentinian contingent' led by coach Juan Esnaider. Persib Bandung must address the concerns of their fans after the 2024 President's Cup. The way to achieve this is by securing a win against PSBS Biak. Coach Bojan Hodak is determined to earn three points for the Bobotoh. "Every match in this league is crucial, and we need to secure three points. Being the champions this year means every team we play against will be giving their best," said Bojan Hodak. "Therefore, we must stay focused game by game," the Croatian coach added.
Barito Putera's last 5 matches
March 29, 2024: Barito Putera 0-0 PSIS Semarang
April 17, 2024: RANS Nusantara 1-1 Barito Putera
April 21, 2024: Barito Putera 2-2 Persija Jakarta
April 25, 2024: Barito Putera 1-5 Bhayangkara
April 29, 2024: Persikabo 1973 3-4 Barito Putera
For the 2024/2025 season, each club in BRI Liga 1 is allowed to contract up to eight foreign players with no restrictions on their countries of origin. Persebaya Surabaya has signed Darryl Lachman as their seventh foreign player for the season. Initially, Persebaya planned to use only six foreign players, but recent developments led them to recruit Darryl Lachman. Lachman, a 34-year-old central defender, played for Perth Glory in the 2023/2024 season, featuring in 23 matches. He has also played for several Dutch clubs including FC Groningen, PEC Zwolle, FC Twente, Cambuur, and Willem II. PSBS Biak has made a new foreign signing as well, bringing in Jaimerson Xavier, who played for Persis Solo in the previous season. Check out the complete list of foreign players for each club in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 below.