Title: Persepolis Prepares for Khorramabad Clash with Revamped Squad Under Hashemian
A New Era for the Reds
As the Iranian Premier League season progresses, Tehran’s football giant, Persepolis, is fine-tuning its preparations for an upcoming match against Khaybar Khorramabad. Under the fresh leadership of head coach Vahid Hashemian, the team is looking to secure another victory. The last encounter between these two sides, back in the previous season’s 29th week on May 8, ended in a 2-1 win for Persepolis.
Significant Squad Overhaul
A comparison with the last lineup reveals a period of significant transition for the club. The team that previously took the field under former manager Ismail Kartal has seen five key departures during the recent summer transfer window. Players Alexis Gandoz, Giorgi Guliashvili, Vahid Amiri, Sardar Dorson, and Isa Al-Kassir, who all featured in that last match, have since moved on to other clubs and are no longer part of the Persepolis roster.
Fresh Leadership and Tactics
This strategic shift extends beyond the players. The managerial helm has also changed hands, with Vahid Hashemian now at the forefront, steering the team’s preparations and instilling his tactical philosophy for the challenges ahead, including the imminent fixture in Khorramabad.
Match Details
The two teams are scheduled to face off this Saturday, October 17, as part of the seventh week of the league. The match will be held at Khorramabad’s Takhti Stadium, with Payam Heidari appointed as the head referee for the 6:15 PM local time kickoff. All eyes will be on Coach Hashemian’s chosen starting eleven as the new-look Persepolis seeks to continue its winning ways.