The defender, , chose to stay calm ahead of the decisive match against Persijap Jepara. Although only one step away from the desired outcome, he emphasized that the players have not achieved anything until the game is truly over.
The Italian player agreed with the message previously conveyed by the coach, Bojan Hodak, regarding the importance of maintaining focus and not getting carried away by euphoria. He assessed that the current situation is indeed the position the entire team hoped for since the start of the season, but Persib Bandung’s work is not finished.
“I am very focused on this match. We are where we want to be and everything is in our hands. But we haven’t achieved anything yet,” said Federico Barba.
According to Federico Barba, the match against Persijap Jepara is sure to be difficult. Although Persib Bandung has a strong record when playing at home, he believes the opponent still has quality that cannot be underestimated.
Federico Barba stated that Persib Bandung must remain disciplined and maintain concentration throughout the match. He does not want the players to think too much about possibilities after the game ends because the main focus right now is only to secure the best result on the field.
“We know playing at home makes us strong, but we are facing a good team. So this will be a tough match,” said Federico Barba.
The 32-year-old defender also emphasized that he has not thought about celebrations or anything else outside the match. Federico Barba only wants to ensure Persib Bandung performs at their best when facing Persijap Jepara in this important game.
Federico Barba’s calm attitude shows Persib Bandung is trying to keep the team’s mentality stable ahead of a match predicted to be full of pressure. The support from Bobotoh at Bandung Stadium is expected to provide additional motivation for Persib Bandung to complete their journey this season.
