Persib coach Igor Tolic suspended for Isen Mulang match
Assistant coach Zlatko Runje will take charge on the touchline, with Tolic still responsible for the game plan.
Persib Bandung will face Isen Mulang without head coach Igor Tolic on the touchline for their Super League 2026/2027 fixture on 1 November. The Croatian must serve a suspension for accumulating yellow cards and will watch from the stands at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Soreang, Bandung regency.
Tolic received two yellow cards before this fixture: against Persik Kediri in the fifth round and Garudayaksa in the seventh. Assistant coach Zlatko Runje will direct the team from the sidelines in his absence.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference reported by Detik Jabar, Runje said Tolic remained responsible for preparing the team's approach. He said digital communication would allow contact during the match, while the coaching staff would work to put Tolic's ideas into practice.
Persib captain Marc Klok also played down the impact of the suspension. He said Runje's presence would be enough to maintain coordination during the game.
