Title: Persepolis Faces Key Player Absence Ahead of High-Stakes Derby
Tehran – In a significant development ahead of the capital’s major football fixture, Persepolis FC has been dealt a notable setback with the confirmed absence of a key forward from its lineup.
Training Session Reveals Absence
The team’s most recent training session proceeded without the presence of Omid Alishah. The influential player is reported to be contending with a hamstring injury, an issue that initially surfaced during the squad’s previous match.
Recovery Timeline and Impact
Medical assessments indicate that Alishah is expected to be sidelined for an estimated two to three weeks. This timeline definitively rules him out of the upcoming high-profile match against Tractor S.C. While this particular derby is scheduled to be held without spectators, diminishing some elements of its public spectacle, the loss of a core player remains a considerable tactical challenge for the Persepolis side.
Player Optimism Versus Medical Assessment
Despite the player’s own personal belief that his injury is minor and his potential availability for subsequent matches, further follow-ups by the club’s medical team suggest a more cautious outlook. Current projections indicate that Alishah will also be unavailable for the fixture following the derby, extending his period of recovery.