Gustavo Almeida, the player currently on loan at Persija Jakarta, unfortunately suffered an injury during his debut with the team in the 20th week of Liga 1 2023/2024. The injury occurred while the striker was competing against Bhayangkara FC at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, on Monday, November 27, 2023. Despite starting the match, Gustavo had to exit the field after only 36 minutes due to the injury. Aji Kusuma replaced him and even managed to score a goal in the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
According to Thomas Doll, the coach of Persija Jakarta, it is expected that Gustavo Almeida will be absent for several upcoming matches due to his injury. This news is unfortunate for the team, as they are in need of a skilled striker like Gustavo. Coach Thomas Doll disclosed that Gustavo has a muscle problem, and while he hopes it is not serious, the extent of the injury is yet to be determined. Despite his optimism, there is a possibility that Gustavo could be sidelined for 3-4 weeks.
Before his injury, Gustavo Almeida was anticipated to bolster Persija Jakarta’s attacking line, as he was the top scorer in Liga 1 2023/2024, having scored 14 goals in 16 matches with Arema FC during the first round of the league. This made him the ideal choice to address the team’s offensive struggles. However, with his unfortunate debut injury, the team will now have to seek alternative options for their front line.
Thomas Doll expressed his disappointment, stating that having to make changes at the beginning of the match against Bhayangkara FC was not an ideal situation for the team. He further expressed his hope for Gustavo’s swift recovery, desiring for the player to return to the team as soon as possible to strengthen their lineup. Doll emphasized the impact of Gustavo’s absence on the team’s performance, stressing the urgency for the player to return, ideally by the following week.
The loss of Gustavo Almeida due to his injury is undeniably a setback for Persija Jakarta, and the team will need to find alternative solutions to enhance their attacking prowess in upcoming matches. The situation underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy and robust lineup to ensure the team’s competitiveness in the league.
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