TRIBUNJAKARTA.COM – Tommaso Bambola answer the public question mark as to why they don’t field agile midfielders Persia Jakarta Riko Simanjuntak from the first minutes when the Kemayoran Tigers clashed with the top of the League 1 standings, Madura United.
Indeed, Madura United manager Fabio Lefundes assessed that Persija was too late to play Riko Simanjuntak.
In that match, Rico Simanjuntak was only introduced in the 73rd minute to replace Michael Krmencik.
From Persija-Madura United Week 10 of Liga 1 2022/2023 at Candrabhaga Stadium on Saturday (17/9/2022) evening, ended with the score 0-0.
Thomas Doll said he deliberately saved Riko Simanjuntak and Ricky Cawor’s energy to increase his fighting power in the middle of a match.
However, Thomas also admitted that it wasn’t an easy decision to dismiss Riko Simanjuntak from the first minute.
“This was a difficult decision for me, but in the match against Madura United I had planned to include Ricky (Cawor) and Riko after the second half. Where I know their speed will make a difference when the opposing team is getting tired, “said Thomas. Quoted by the official website of Persija.
The German coach admitted that there was indeed a lot of competition at the forefront of the Kemayoran Tigers, so it was difficult for him to choose who he would play.
“This decision is purely for the needs of the team. So we need time to decide who will play because there are many good options from our bench. We will see who will play in week 11, because there is a lot of competition ahead. Everyone has to fight for that position, ”said Thomas.
The meeting of the two top teams of Liga 1 2022/2023 between Persia Jakarta and Madura United at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, on Saturday night, finishing in a 0-0 draw.
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