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KOMPAS.com – Star of the Indonesian national team, Pratama Arhanclaimed to have learned a lot during a season in which they embarked on a career in Japan together Tokyo Verdi.
It cannot be said that the first season of Arhan’s Primary with Tokyo Verdy went well when viewed in terms of playing time.
Pratama Arhan only played once for 45 minutes during the second tier competition Japanese league, J2 leagueseason 2022.
Arhan’s Primary debut came in week 25 of the 2022 J2 League, when Tokyo Verdy beat Tochigi SC 1-0.
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At the time, Pratama Arhan appeared as a starter to fill Tokyo Verdy’s right winger seat for 45 minutes until halftime.
Arhan’s Primary debut was very interesting because he didn’t play in his original position, which is right back.
Regarding the fact that he only played once in his debut season with Tokyo Verdy, Pratama Arhan admitted that he is very grateful.
The 20-year-old didn’t seem disappointed as he knew he was still in the process of adapting as the quality of the Japanese championship was far superior to that of Indonesia.
This was communicated by Pratama Arhan in a virtual press conference which was also attended by Kompas.com on Wednesday (9/11/2022) afternoon WIB.
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“It’s a reality (playing only one game for 45 minutes in a season),” Primary Arhan said.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to play here. The Japanese league is the best competition in Asia,” said Primary Arhan.
“I learned a lot during a season here. I learned a lot to improve my qualities little by little,” said former PSIS Semarang player.
“My goal next season, of course, is to get more minutes of play. The adaptation process went well. I am ready for next season,” said Pratama Arhan.
Additionally, Primary Arhan also talked about her adaptation process while she was in Japan.
The player born in Blora, Central Java, admitted that he still often feels lonely because he doesn’t have many friends.
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Pratama Arhan also admitted that he often misses his mother’s Indonesian food.
However, Primary Arhan ensures that he does not interfere with the adaptation process while in Japan.
“The thing I didn’t like while I was in Japan was maybe feeling lonely because I didn’t have any friends,” Primary Arhan said with a laugh.
“Maybe it’s a language barrier. I also rarely go out with my teammates. However, it’s not a problem for me,” said First Arhan.
“I’m used to living in Japan. The people here are friendly. The environment is good too. Everything has stabilized in terms of adaptation,” Primary Arhan said.
In his statement, Pratama Arhan also explained the differences in the quality of the Japanese league and the Indonesian league.
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Pratama Arhan considered the Japanese league to be of superior quality, mainly because it requires players to think quickly.
“The training menus in Indonesia and Japan are not very different. However, the intensity of training in Japan is greater. All players must always focus,” said Pratama Arhan.
“In Indonesia, there may be times when players joke around in practice. Here, everyone has to focus all the time,” Primary Arhan said.
“The thing I still need to improve is maybe thinking fast. I’m starting to get used to it. Fast passes. Fast positioning,” said Pratama Arhan.
“The quality of J2 is far above Indonesia. All the details are taken into account. The pace of the match here is faster,” said Pratama Arhan.
As for his future, Primary Arhan refused to talk much when asked about his contract with Tokyo Verdy.
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Arhan’s Primary contract at Tokyo Verdy has one season left or will expire on January 31, 2024.
Pratama Arhan only stated that he would do his best to get a place in the first team and play minutes next season.
The long shot player also admitted that he was ready if Tokyo Verdy decided to lend themselves to another Japanese team.
“I am very ready to face next season. I have adapted. If I go on loan later, I am ready too,” Primary Arhan said.
“I want to spend a lot of minutes of play here,” Primary Arhan said.
“As for the contract, it’s a personal matter. We’ll see,” Primary Arhan said.
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