The coach admitted to having many options in the forward line ahead of the match against Arema FC. This situation actually forces him to think extra in determining the best lineup.
Bojan Hodak mentioned that the decision on who will be the starter, including the possibility of pairing two players, will only be determined closer to the match.
“We’ll see who will be the starter tomorrow. The good thing is we have three good strikers, so it gives me a headache choosing who to field,” said Bojan Hodak.
According to Bojan Hodak, the performance of Persib Bandung’s attackers is currently in a positive trend. Andrew Jung and Ramon Tanque have both been able to score goals in recent matches.
“Because previously Jung scored a goal, then Ramon also scored a goal, now in the last match Jung scored again. So for me, it doesn’t matter who plays, the most important thing is they score goals,” he said.
Besides these two names, Bojan Hodak also highlighted the development of another player who is beginning to show improvement, although not yet fully ready to perform since arriving mid-season.
“Sergio arrived and he wasn’t ready because he wasn’t with the team in the first round of this season. But he is a very good player and now in training he is getting better,” said Bojan Hodak.
Not only that, the flexibility of Persib Bandung’s forward line is also enhanced by other options such as Ulliam Barros, who can be played as a center forward.
“If needed, Barros can also play as a striker. He has been played in that position several times and scored goals,” he added.
Facing this important match, Bojan Hodak confirmed that all Persib Bandung players are in a battle-ready condition. No players are injured or affected by card accumulation.
“Everyone is fit, no one has accumulated cards. So 23 players will be available,” said Bojan Hodak.
With many options in the forward line and a prime squad condition, Persib Bandung has a strong foundation to face Arema FC and maintain consistent performance in this season’s competition.
The City Government of Bandung is accelerating the strengthening of course and training programs as a main strategy to reduce the unemployment rate, which is still at 7.44 percent. The training strategy is focused on addressing the gap between formal education graduates and the real needs of an ever-changing workforce.
Mayor of Bandung, Muhammad Farhan, emphasized that course and training institutions are now at the forefront of overcoming the workforce mismatch. He assessed that the mismatch issue has long been a major obstacle to absorbing the workforce across various sectors.
Farhan highlighted the need to accelerate the adaptation of the training system to industrial dynamics. The mismatch between graduate competencies and labor market needs not only occurs in Bandung but is also a national phenomenon. This condition increases the risk of unemployment, especially among the productive age group.
To that end, Farhan encourages the transformation of course institutions to be more responsive to industry needs. Training programs are no longer mere formalities but must be based on practical skills that can be directly applied in the workforce.
The Bandung City Government is expanding access to training through cross-sector collaboration. The Education Office, Manpower Office, and the Bandung City Regional House of Representatives are involved to ensure the program runs massively and on target.
“The training program targets the productive age population, especially those who do not yet have permanent jobs or are affected by industrial changes. Training is focused on improving skills relevant to current labor market needs,” said Farhan, Wednesday (4/22/2026).
Farhan stated that without serious intervention, the unemployment rate could stagnate or even increase. Therefore, a training-based approach is considered a concrete solution that can directly enhance workforce competitiveness.
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