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The Indonesian careers of Michael Essien and Carlton Cole have hit an early obstacle as Persib Bandung take on PS TNI for the second game of the Liga 1 season on Saturday without their two high-profile imports.
The former English Premier League stars made their debuts on April 15 in a goalless draw at home to Arema, amid great fanfare and international interest. But their hopes of helping Persib pick up a first win of 2017 have been dashed due to red tape.