Title: Persepolis Bolsters Squad as Key Figures Return and Club Legends Impart Wisdom
Tehran Training Session Sees Return of Key Personnel
A focused training session for Tehran’s Persepolis football club took place on Thursday at Pitch Two of the Azadi Stadium, marked by the presence of key management and technical staff, including Reza Darvish, Mohammad Mayeli Kohan, Mohammad Ansari, and Hamed Kavyanpour. The session proceeded with a clear sense of purpose and discipline.
Inspirational Words from a Club Legend
Prior to the commencement of training, the team received motivational guidance from Mohammad Mayeli Kohan, a revered former player and ex-head coach of the national team. Addressing the squad, Mayeli Kohan spoke of the club’s enduring legacy and the honor of representing it.
Reflecting on his own commitment, he stated, “I joined the Reds in 1976 and served the team, the club, and its fans with all my heart. We were fortunate to preserve a valuable legacy of games and championships, which we now pass on to you, the hardworking and experienced players, to safeguard. Enjoy your time at Persepolis. Place your professional lives on the right path with the dedicated advice of the technical staff, and you will see that the result will be both personal and team success.”
Coach Emphasizes Ethical and Sporting Models
Head coach Vahid Hashemian also addressed the team, highlighting the sporting and ethical qualities of Mohammad Mayeli Kohan. He described the former star as a role model for the club in both conduct and professionalism, emphasizing the importance of learning from the experiences of such veterans and other former players. This sentiment was echoed by Afshin Peyrovani, who also spoke, recalling the pivotal role Mayeli Kohan played in the team’s past victories and successes.
Rigorous On-Pitch Preparations
The day’s training regimen was comprehensive, beginning with warm-up exercises and progressing through various tactical and team drills. These included focused work on passing, player movement, crosses from the flanks, and situational football scenarios, demonstrating a structured approach to team development.
Academy Talent Steps Up
With several national team players still absent from the squad’s preparations, the session also provided an opportunity for six promising talents from the club’s academy to train with the main team. Amir Reza Dokhaei, Ali Rahman Nejad, Saman Naghibi, Benyamin Demirchilu, Mehdi Shojaei Nasab, and Mehran Mahmudi were the young players integrated into the drills, highlighting the club’s focus on nurturing future talent from within its own ranks.
