Persib Bandung forward Mariano Peralta says he is eager to take the field as the team prepares for its AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) match against Manila Diggers, according to infobdg.com. The game is set to take place at Stadion Jalak Harupat, as reported by ANTARA News Banten.
Peralta has expressed his determination to help Persib, nicknamed "Maung," secure a result that would see the club advance in the competition, per Kompas.com. The Indonesian side is treating the fixture as a must-win opportunity to keep its ACL Two hopes alive.
However, Persib will be without one of its key players for the encounter. CNN Indonesia reports that Uilliam Barros is disappointed to miss the match against Manila Diggers due to his absence from the squad. The club has not disclosed the specific reason for Barros' unavailability in the reports reviewed.
The match at Stadion Jalak Harupat represents a crucial moment in Persib's continental campaign. The team has been building toward this fixture, with preparations focused on overcoming the Filipino opposition. infobdg.com notes that the squad is in a "ready to fight" mindset for the clash.
In related team news, detikcom reports that the club's home venue, Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium, may be available again soon. A club official named Adhitia said, "Insyaallah kembali," indicating the stadium could return to use, though no specific timeline was provided.
With Peralta leading the attack and the team playing at Jalak Harupat, Persib will look to deliver a performance worthy of advancing in the ACL Two tournament. All eyes will be on the forward to see if his eagerness translates into goals when the whistle blows.
