Sapinto’s Homecoming: Portuguese Manager Returns to Lead Esteghlal’s Training
Tehran Arrival
Portuguese head coach Ricardo Sapinto has returned to Tehran, arriving from Dubai with his wife. The manager is set to immediately resume his duties, taking direct control of Esteghlal’s training sessions starting tomorrow.
A Warm Welcome
Upon his arrival at the airport, Sapinto was greeted by a significant number of enthusiastic fans. While waiting for his luggage, the coach, dressed in a white t-shirt and shorts, took the time to take photographs with supporters. This warm reception highlights the manager’s continued popularity within the Iranian football community.
A Challenging Season
This marks Sapinto’s return to lead Esteghlal for the 25th league season. However, the team’s performance under his guidance has yet to meet expectations in the current campaign. The early part of the season has presented challenges, with the team’s record so far including a defeat in the Super Cup, earning only 7 points from 6 league matches, and suffering two losses in the AFC Champions League. All focus is now on the manager’s return to the training pitch to steer the team towards improved results.