Preview Liga 1: Bali United vs Persik Kediri

Indonesia Liga 1  -  Bali United VS Persik Kediri
Match Time:12-01-2025 20:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Bali United will be without two key players, Ricky Fajrin and Kenzo Nambu, for their upcoming match against Persik Kediri on January 12, 2025, due to knee injuries. Head coach Stefano Cugurra confirmed that both players were injured before the match against Persib Bandung on January 7, 2025.

Ricky, the team captain, and Kenzo, a Japanese foreign player, missed the game against Persib due to their injuries. According to the team’s doctor, Kenzo is dealing with a meniscus injury in his left knee. Ricky's recovery timeline remains uncertain as he recently underwent an MRI, but the extent of his injury and when he will return to training are still unclear.

These injuries add to the growing list of Bali United players sidelined due to knee problems. Three young players—Bagas Adi, Made Tito, and Gede Sunu—have already undergone surgery and are currently recovering through physiotherapy.

Currently, Bali United sits fourth in the Liga 1 standings with 28 points, just one point behind Persik Kediri in sixth place. Meanwhile, Persib Bandung leads the table with 39 points.
On the other hand, Persik Kediri will also be missing a key player, Brazilian goalkeeper Leo Navachio, who is still recovering from an injury. The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who has been the team's first choice for the past 17 matches, will miss his first game of the season.

Persik Kediri is in sixth place with 27 points, having won eight matches, drawn three, and lost six so far.

Starting XI
Bali United (4-3-3): Adilson Maringa; Novri Setiawan, Elias Dolah, Kadek Arel, Ricky Fajrin; Brandon Wilson, Mitsuru Maruoka, Kadek Agung; Privat Mbarga, Everton Nascimento, Irfan Jaya.
Persik Kediri (4-3-3): Leonardo Navacchio; Dede Sapari, Hamra Hehanussa, Brendon Lucas, Yusuf Meilana; Ze Valente, Majed Osman, Ousmane Fane; Ezra Walian, Ramiro Fergonzi, Riyatno Abiyoso.

Prediction: Bali United 2-2 Persik Kediri