Madura United open preseason with players not yet at full fitness
Ze Gomes has led only two days of training and is focusing on fitness and team structure before the league starts in September.
Madura United have begun preseason training ahead of the 2026/27 competition, but the players are still not at full fitness after a long break. New coach Ze Gomes said he has only gotten an initial look at the squad after two days of sessions with Laskar Sape Kerrab. He said the team still has enough time to improve its readiness before the new season starts in September. The preseason focus is on building the team’s playing foundation and restoring players’ physical condition. Ze Gomes, the Portugal-born coach who previously handled Arema FC, said he is pleased with the early training and is ready to maximize the preparation time. Madura United manager Umar A. Wachdin also hopes the preparation period will be used as well as possible so the team is better prepared for the new season.