Madura United coach Gomes de Oliviera counting on Essien' absence to punish Persib Bandung

Published on: 19 October 2017
Madura United coach Gomes de Oliviera counting on Essien' absence to punish Persib Bandung
Michael Essien is considered as one of the strongest players on earth

Madura United gaffer Gomes de Oliviera is rejoicing over the absence of influential Persib Bandung midfielder Michael Essien ahead of thir clash over the weekend, insisting his side will punish the visitors.

Persib Bandung will visit Oliviera's side in a titanic duel over the weekend but with the Ghanaian plyers who is retired to the sidelines due to injury.

To Gomes de Oliviera, the Ghanaian midfielder is armed with incredible skills and experiencen and is undoubtedly a very key player for his side.

Gomes is of the believe that without the former Chelsea and Real Madrid star, the giants become ordinary and beatable by every serious club.

"The absence of Essien is a big advantage for Madura United ," Gomes said.

"We will take advantage of his absence to win this match," he said during a press conference at Graha Persib, Jalan Sulanjana, Bandung, Wednesday.

Gomes outlined the significant role of the former Chelsea star is seen when Persib faced PSM Makassar a week ago.

In that game, according to Gomes, after Essien was replaced, Persib looked an ordinary side.

The Brazilian coach said his team is very ready to face Persib in front of his supporters.

Essien joined the Indonesian giants a year ago and has since proved an incredible addition to the side.

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