Persepolis is on the brink of their crucial match against Naft Abadan. This team, recognized as one of the championship contenders this season, is facing new challenges. Ali Alipour, the experienced and effective striker of Persepolis, may not be present in this game due to a recent injury.
Challenges for Persepolis in the Attack
After the league break, Persepolis is looking to maintain their successful run in the competitions. The team is set to play three consecutive matches, and Alipour's absence could significantly impact the performance of the attack. Alipour has been one of the key players for Persepolis this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
After his absence from the national team list for friendly matches, the uncertainty regarding his return to the field has raised new concerns for Persepolis fans. Mehdi Tartar, the head coach of Persepolis, is likely to use a 2-4-4 system in this situation and will look to other strikers in the team to fill Alipour's void.
Hopes on Igor Sergeev and Pouria Shahabadi
In the meantime, Igor Sergeev, the Uzbek striker of Persepolis, and Pouria Shahabadi, the young star of Persepolis, have been shining in recent training sessions. Sergeev, who joined the Reds in the last half of the season, is striving to perform well in the match against Naft Abadan. He has also scored one goal this season and hopes to help the team in this important match.
Pouria Shahabadi, with his successful start this season, has scored two goals in the last six matches and is ready to step up in the attack for Persepolis in Alipour's absence. After returning from the Nagoya Asian competitions, he has joined the training sessions and is looking to increase his goal tally.
Persepolis won their recent match against Gol Gohar, and this result could boost the team's morale for the game against Naft Abadan. Now it remains to be seen whether Mehdi Tartar will change the system to 4-2-3-1 or continue with his preferred lineup and system.
In any case, Persepolis, as one of the championship contenders in the league, is determined to achieve the best result, and the fans of this team hope that with the presence of new strikers, they will not be affected by Alipour's absence.
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