Title: Key Players Risk Suspension Ahead of Tehran Derby Clash
Tehran – The upcoming Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis could see both teams missing crucial players due to suspension risks, adding a layer of tactical intrigue to the highly anticipated fixture.
Suspension Threat Looms
According to analytical reports, Persepolis’s prolific striker, Ali Alipour, and Esteghlal’s influential defender, Rustam Ashurmatov, are both walking a disciplinary tightrope. Should either player receive a yellow card in their respective eleventh-week matches, they would be suspended for the derby.
Persepolis is set to face Shams Azar, while Esteghlal will play against Foolad in the lead-up to the classic encounter.
Derby Details Confirmed
The marquee match of the Persian Gulf Pro League is scheduled for the twelfth week. The derby is set to kick off at 3:00 PM on Friday, Azar 14th, in the city of Arak.
The potential absence of such key figures places significant emphasis on the depth of both squads and the strategic decisions of their coaching staffs ahead of one of the most-watched fixtures in Iranian football.