Suara.com – After losing to Persib Bandung in Week 22 of the BRI Liga 1, this week PSS Sleman will play a home match against Persik Kediri.
The PSS Sleman vs Persik Kediri match in Week 23 of the BRI Liga 1 will be held at the Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Thursday (9/2/2023) at 17.00 WIB.
PSS coach Seto Nurdiantoro also set a winning target in this match, even though the tight schedule left the players having little time to get back in shape.
“With a fairly tight schedule, we are more focused on the fitness of the players because yesterday we just traveled from Bandung. Hopefully tomorrow we can be fitter and perform optimally,” said Seto Nurdiyantoro in a press conference, Wednesday (8/2/2023) .
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Facing Persik, who until now is still stumbling at the bottom of the BRI Liga 1 standings, Seto does not want to underestimate his opponent. He still asked his players to be vigilant and disciplined.
“Persik is starting to stretch. The current competitive situation in the top standings is quite fierce. Also at the bottom, it is no less tight,” Seto said as quoted from the New Indonesia League website.
“For tomorrow’s match, you have to win to secure a position in the standings. Confidence must be maintained even though yesterday we just lost to Persib,” he continued.
“Persik is a strong team. You can’t see it from the position in the standings. We have to analyze Peach’s strength so that we can get full points at home later.”
“We must be fully focused in every game to be able to secure a position in the standings,” he concluded.
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PSS Sleman is currently in 15th place in the BRI Liga 1 standings with a collection of 25 points from 22 matches. While Persik in caretaker position with 16 points.
