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GBLA's condition is still unfit ahead of the opening Super League match. Persip Bandung is actually prohibited from using Sijalak Harupat Stadium.
Persip Bandung faces stadium issues ahead of Super League; new signings boost squad depth for AFC Champions League 2 challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Persip Bandung faces significant stadium availability challenges ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
- Despite tough competition, Persip players remain confident in their ability to compete regionally and domestically.
- New foreign signings are crucial for squad depth to handle multiple competitions and player fatigue.
- Internal competition among forwards is viewed positively for team development and performance.
- The potential signing of Saverio could add valuable firepower for Asian competitions.
What the video covers
- Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium is unfit for Persip Bandung's opening Super League match due to uneven grass.
- Persip is banned from using Sijalak Harupat Stadium for the opening match due to FIFA and PSSI maintenance ahead of the 2026 FIFA Asian Cup.
- Daniel Loncar expresses confidence in Persip's ability to compete in AFC Champions League 2 despite tough group opponents.
- Luka Menalo welcomes increased competition in Persip's attacking line, highlighting the positive impact of Mariano Peralta.
- Persip Bandung has strengthened its squad with new foreign players like Ragnar Oratmangoen, Luca Menalo, Balsa Skulic, and Mariano Peralta.
- The club is reportedly targeting former Barcelona B player Saverio to bolster squad depth for congested schedules.
- Maintenance at Sijalak Harupat Stadium is scheduled until September 19, with ASEAN guests arriving for field trials.
- Persip’s management is strategizing to maintain team strength across multiple competitions including the Super League and AFC Champions League 2.
- The team prioritizes the upcoming Super League match against PSM Makassar while preparing for Asian competition.
- The addition of quality players is seen as a way to enhance teamwork and overall team performance.
Chapters
- 00:00Stadium Issues Ahead of Super League Opening
- 00:32Persip's Front Line Competition and Mariano Peralta
- 01:12Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium Condition Update
- 01:48Prohibition of Sijalak Harupat Stadium Use
- 02:22FIFA and PSSI Maintenance for Asian Cup Preparation
- 03:34AFC Champions League 2 Group Draw and Confidence
- 03:57Daniel Loncar on Team Focus and Goals
- 04:58New Attacking Options and Squad Depth
- 06:10Luka Menalo on Teamwork and Competition
- 07:21Potential Signing of Saverio and Squad Reinforcement
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Then there is Dani Loncar, who feels confident his team can compete in the AFC Champions League 2, even though Maung Bandung is in the same group as Asian giants. On the other hand, Luca Menalo welcomes the heated competition
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in Persip's front line and mentions the figure of Mariano Peralta. And lastly, there is news that Maung Bandung hasn't stopped bringing in new foreign players. To the point that the name Saverio is suddenly causing a stir. We
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will discuss everything thoroughly, only on Football Flash. GBLA's condition is still unfit ahead of the opening Super League match. Persip Bandung is actually prohibited from using Sijalak Harupat Stadium. The Maung Bandung management seems to really have to rack their brains ahead
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of the 2026-2027 Super League season. This is not without reason. Persip, scheduled to host PSM Makassar on Sunday, September 6, 2026, is facing a difficult situation regarding the condition of Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium. The latest update is that the
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condition of Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium is still not fit to hold matches, especially regarding the uneven grass problem. One of Persip's best solutions right now is to return to using Sijalak Harupat Stadium,
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which was previously also used by Maung Bandung in the President's Cup and the AFC Champions League 2 playoff match. Unfortunately, another problem has arisen. Maung Bandung is confirmed to be prohibited from using Sijalak Harupat Stadium for the opening Super League match against PSM Makassar. As
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it turns out, Sijalak Harupat Stadium is now entering a grass maintenance period as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA Asian Cup. Head of the Bandung Regency Youth and Sports Agency, Dicky Anugrah, said that maintenance was carried out after Persip played
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their last match against Manila Digger. Dicky emphasized that the stadium closure was not a decision made by the Bandung Regency government. The ban on using Sijalak Harupat Stadium was established by FIFA and PSSI. And this has also been conveyed to Persip
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Bandung. After August 31 and until today, FIFA has been carrying out grass repairs. Sijalak Harupat is not allowed to be used for any matches, including the Super League. Persip is not allowed to play at Sijalak Harupat on September 6 because it is already a
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maintenance period ahead of the FIFA Asian Cup. On September 19, there will be field trials and participant preparations. Guests from ASEAN have started to arrive, including for field trials," said Dicky Anugrah. With Maung Bandung in the same group as
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Asian giants, Daniel Loncar is confident his team can compete in the AFC Champions League 2. As is known, the Bobotoh pride team, Persip Bandung, has entered a fairly strong group in the AFC Champions League 2 event. Based on the draw results, Persip is in a
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group with FC Seoul from South Korea, Melbourne Victory from Australia, and The Cong Viettel FC from Vietnam.
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Looking at that, Persip's new star, Daniel Loncar, is confident that Persip Bandung can compete in the AFC Champions League 2. However, this Croatian defender insists the match results are not due to the opponent's strength, but depend on his own team.
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The player wearing jersey number 22 for Persip hopes the Blue Prince can handle it and play well in every match.
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Because his team has a desire to become champions in both the league and Asian competitions. We believe we can compete with them. We have a lot of quality in the team. In my opinion, this match will depend on ourselves. If we perform
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with quality and play well, we can beat anyone. Like last season, like the last three seasons, of course, to go as far as possible in the Champions League. We have the quality to compete in all four competitions," said Daniel Loncar. For
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now, Loncar chooses to focus on the league first before thinking about the ACL2 group stage. Because Persip Bandung will soon start Super League matches, and the nearest schedule is against PSM Makassar. "Tomorrow we start preparing for the next match. Today is
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still a recovery day for the players who played the most minutes in the last match, and we will work hard. We will give our best to reach the final if possible. But right now, we are only focused on the match against PSM
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Makassar. For now, this is the most important match of the season," clearly stated Dani Loncar. Maung Bandung's front-line options are heating up. Luka Menalo welcomes the competition at Persip, touches on the figure of Mariano Peralta. Persip Bandung now has
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more options in the attacking line to face the tight competition of the 2026-2027 season. This is not without reason. Because the arrival of new star players like Ragnar Oratmangoen, Luca Menalo, Balsa Skulic, and Mariano Peralta makes options up front heat up.
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Not only that, the retention of long-time players like Saddil Ramdani, Febri Haryadi, William Barros, Berguinho, and Beckham Putra makes the competition up front even more intense.
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However, even so, new Persip player Luca Menalo does not see the competition as an issue. The Bosnian footballer actually assesses that the addition of quality players can help Persip develop much further. In this regard, the 30-year-old player understands that internal competition
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can have a positive impact on a team. Persip also has added strength through Mariano Peralta, who was the league's best player last season. Nevertheless, Menalo does not consider Peralta a threat. On the contrary, he feels the quality of the former Borneo FC player
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actually makes teamwork up front easier. Their presence certainly increases the team's quality. "I hope their presence can have a good impact on us.
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Mariano is a quality player. Playing with him feels easy because we can quickly understand each other's movements on the field," said Luka Menalo. Persip's target in Asia is very high. Maung Bandung is ready to bring in more new players. The name
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Saverio suddenly shocked the Bandung public. Persip Bandung turns out to still not have stopped hunting for foreign players ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Although the foreign player quota for the Super League has been met, Persip now has another reason to add
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more firepower. Yes, qualifying for the AFC Champions League 2 means Maung Bandung needs a deeper and higher-quality squad. Especially since Persip will face quite tough opponents in the Asian competition. A congested schedule can also cause player fatigue and increase the risk of injury. That
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is why adding foreign players is seen as a solution to maintain the team's strength throughout the season. After not being linked to any new players for the last few days, Persip is now suddenly said to be targeting former
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Barcelona B player Saverio. According to information circulating on social media, the Ecuadorian player is reportedly projected specifically to strengthen Persip in the Asian competition. This transfer opportunity is also very wide open because Saverio is currently a free agent after
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being released by Easy Victoria on May 26, 2024. So the question is, will Persip Bandung really bring in Saverio? It is clearly worth waiting for together. Opinions finally thrown across every surface. It makes me nervous. It's the world honestly burning.
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That's all I'm learning. Hope that we can make a turn and start reversing all our minds. Put the work in. We got some. Yeah.
Topics:Persip BandungSuper League 2026AFC Champions League 2Daniel LoncarLuka MenaloMariano PeraltaSaverioSijalak Harupat StadiumGelora Bandung Lautan Api StadiumFootball Transfers
