FAJAR.CO.ID, MAKASSAR — PSM Makassar continues to finalize its squad ahead of competing in the 12th week of the Indonesian League 1 competition against Barito Putera.
PSM Makassar goalkeeper Reza Arya Pratama also admitted that he was ready to face this match. And said that coach Bernardo Tavares continues to prepare the team, one of which is tactical training for this match.
“Earlier we did training, the coach also directed tactical training, if we as players are of course ready,” said Reza Arya Pratama when met after training with PSM, Wednesday (13/9/2023).
The guard labeled the Indonesian National Team also said that his potential opponent, Barito Putera, was also a very strong opponent.
Moreover, the team coached by Rahmat Darmawan is known to play well when playing away matches at the opponent’s home ground.
“Because we know Barito is a strong team, when it comes to away games,” he said.
“Moreover, they are at the top now. So we as players have to focus,” he said.
It is recorded that Barito Putera has played five away matches this season. They managed to achieve one win, two draws and two defeats.
The defeat achieved by the team nicknamed Laskar Antasari was achieved when they visited the home of Borneo FC and Bali United.
Meanwhile, when facing strong teams such as Persebaya Surabaya and Persib Bandung, they managed to achieve a draw.
Barito Putera itself currently sits in second place in the standings with a collection of 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.