Ernando Ari Confident Persebaya Will Bounce Back Against PSBS Biak

Persebaya goalkeeper Ernando Ari shared the team's preparations ahead of their upcoming match against PSBS Biak at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT) on Saturday, February 15, 2024. The 23rd week match of Liga 1 2024/2025 has drawn significant attention from the club’s passionate supporters, Bonek, especially after Persebaya’s recent six-match winless streak. The team has suffered five losses and drawn once during this period. This poor form prompted Bonek fans to stage protests, demanding the team get back on track and secure a victory.

Ernando acknowledged the impact of these recent results, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong mental preparation and individual readiness for the upcoming match. He also mentioned that facing PSBS Biak would be crucial for head coach Paul Munster’s position.

The team is putting in thorough preparation to ensure a solid performance against Biak. Despite the challenges, including the absence of key players due to injuries, suspensions, and national team commitments, Ernando remains optimistic. Persebaya will be without five important players for the match, including M Rashid (suspended for card accumulation), Gilson Costa (red card suspension), Toni Firmansyah (on national team duty), and Bruno Moreira and Slavko Damjanovic, who are still recovering from injuries.

Ernando emphasized that the team has analyzed the past matches and is determined to fight hard to end their negative streak and secure three points against PSBS Biak.