Title: Tehran Derby Countdown: Race Against Time for Esteghlal’s Star Player
Tehran – All efforts are concentrated on ensuring the presence of a key player for the upcoming capital city derby. Esteghlal’s Moroccan star, Munir El Haddadi, was notably absent from the team’s training session today, raising significant concerns about his physical condition ahead of the crucial match.
A Key Absence
While the club’s medical team is reportedly employing all available resources to prepare the player for the high-stakes encounter, his participation remains shrouded in uncertainty. This development follows the confirmation that El Haddadi will definitively miss Esteghlal’s upcoming match against Foolad Khuzestan, underscoring that his injury is more serious than initially perceived.
Medical Team in a Race Against the Clock
Despite the setback, there is a determined push from within the club. The Esteghlal medical staff is working intensively, holding onto the hope of having the key star ready for the derby clash against Persepolis. The primary focus of the treatment team is on rehabilitating El Haddadi’s injury and restoring him to optimal fitness for the pivotal confrontation.
Anxieties and Anticipation
The final decision now hangs in the balance. The question remains whether the round-the-clock efforts of the medical team will yield results, or if Coach Sá Pinto will be compelled to field his squad without their Moroccan star in one of the season’s most significant fixtures. The status of Munir El Haddadi is set to remain a primary concern for Esteghlal supporters until the final moments before the match.