Facing Semen Padang, These Are PSS Coach Wagner Lopes’ Instructions

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – PSS Sleman coach Wagner Lopes expects his players to maximize every opportunity they get when facing Semen Padang in the third week of the Indonesian League 1 match at the STIK Stadium, Jakarta, on Monday (26/8/2024).

In his statement taken from the club’s official website on Monday (26/8/2024), Lopes said that he had instructed the players to play more intelligently in reading match situations.

According to the Japanese coach, Fachruddin Aryanto and his teammates must be able to read the game well and make the right decisions at important moments.

“The players must be smart in taking advantage of every opportunity on the field by doing… direct ball forward. In addition, playing with close spacing between lines is very important to be able to attack effectively and prevent opponents from carrying the ball freely,” said Lopes.

Regarding the match against Semen Padang, Lopes admitted that this match is very important because both teams need a win after experiencing defeat in the previous two matches.

Lopes considers this match as a challenge that must be faced with full concentration and hard work so that PSS Sleman can achieve the long-awaited victory.

“I think this match will be an individual duel for the players. Whoever wins the duel will be the key to victory. The commitment of each player to achieve victory is an important factor for PSS Sleman in an effort to escape the three-point penalty,” explained Lopes.

Meanwhile, PSS Sleman center back Fachruddin Aryanto stated that his teammates were ready to put up a fierce fight to secure three points in this match.

“The players already understand that PSS started the competition with minus three points. I see this from a positive side, and this has happened. As a player, this should be a big motivation to immediately catch up on the points by winning against the host Semen Padang FC,” Fachruddin concluded.