Title: Final Verdict Reached on Esteghlal’s Disciplined Players
Tehran – The managerial future of two Esteghlal football players has been settled following an internal review by the club’s technical staff.
A Period of Reflection
Following their sixth league match, Esteghlal’s squad entered a brief training break. This interval provided a backdrop for the final deliberations concerning players Arash Aghasi and Armin Sohrabian. The duo had previously drawn the ire of head coach Ricardo Sá Pinto for making public statements after the team’s significant loss to Al Wasl in the Asian Champions League second tier.
Decision Time for Sá Pinto
In the days leading up to the team’s return to training, the situation remained unresolved. While both players were reported to be training diligently in an effort to regain the coaching staff’s favor, sources close to the club indicated that Sá Pinto had reserved his final judgment. He intended to use the return-to-training period to assess their commitment and integration back into the squad.
A Path to Reintegration
Conflicting reports had emerged regarding the likely outcome, with some speculating that the coach would permanently exclude the players. However, the final decision appears to have taken a more conciliatory path. Informed sources suggest that Sá Pinto, considering the duration of the players’ suspension from the main squad, believes they have adequately understood their mistake.
Consequently, the conditions have been set for their full return to group training. They are now expected to have the opportunity to prove their worth and compete for a spot in the starting lineup.
Esteghlal’s next test will be against Mes Rafsanjan on October 16 in Tehran, a match that could mark the reinstatement of the disciplined players.