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SURABAYA – Persebaya Surabaya coach Uston Nawawi stated that his team was fully ready to face Persija Jakarta. The match is entitled El Clasico Indonesia in the continuation of Liga 1 2023/2024 at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT), Surabaya, Saturday (9/12/2023).
Uston Nawawi said his team was very enthusiastic about fighting the Kemayoran Tiger Squad – Persija’s nickname -. He made sure that the Indonesian football public, not just Jakarta and Surabaya, were looking forward to this match.
“This is the match that everyone has been waiting for, the term El Clasico match,” said Uston Nawawi in a press conference, Friday (8/12/2023).
The 46 year old man said his team’s preparations were running optimally because there were no significant obstacles. Because the break between matches is not burdensome for Bajul Ijo – Persebaya’s nickname.
“We are ready and prepared after playing against RANS Nusantara. We have a week to prepare,” he said.
Uston Nawawi said that his players’ condition so far had no problems for this match. So, he doesn’t bother preparing the best game scheme.
“Everyone is ready for tomorrow’s match,” he said.
Currently Persebaya is in 14th position in the standings with 23 points. Meanwhile, Persija is in ninth position with 28 points.
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