Title: Persepolis Unveils Final Squad for High-Stakes Khuzestan Derby
Tehran – As the Persian Gulf Pro League enters its tenth week, all eyes are on the highly anticipated Khuzestan Derby, where Tehran’s football giant, Persepolis, is set to face Esteghlal Khuzestan. The club has officially announced its final squad, revealing a team transformed by a summer of strategic roster changes.
A Team Transformed
This season, Persepolis enters the league with a significantly altered lineup following an extensive and calculated overhaul during the summer transfer window. The club’s management has overseen a major refresh of the squad, bringing in new talent to build a competitive team for the current campaign.
A Different Challenge
The upcoming derby presents a unique challenge for Persepolis. Compared to their last encounter with the Khuzestan-based team, which ended in a goalless draw on April 4th, the Reds are now without a substantial number of key players from that previous match. Notable departures from the squad include Alexis Gandoo, Giorgi Guliashvili, Vahid Amiri, Sardar Dorson, and Isa Al Kasir, who have all moved on to other clubs during the transfer period for various reasons.
A New Chapter
This strategic shift in personnel marks a new chapter for Persepolis. The team that will take the field in the upcoming derby reflects the club’s forward-looking planning and its commitment to building a fresh, dynamic unit capable of achieving its goals in the domestic league.
The match is scheduled for Friday, November 7th, at 16:30 local time at the Ghods City Stadium, with Mr. Morteza Mansourian appointed as the head referee.
