Chini, a veteran of Esteghlal club, evaluated the team's performance in the match against Chadormelu, saying: "Unfortunately, we played disorganized in the second half. As cohesive as we were in attack and defense in the first half, we had problems in the second half. The distance between the lines had increased, and the Chadormelu team applied a lot of pressure from their left side."
Disorganization and Deficiencies in Attack
Chini continued: "Our defensive midfielders were not covering well, which made us vulnerable. Although we had some opportunities, we must admit that the distance between our lines increased. One reason for this problem is the lack of players due to the transfer window being closed and the congestion of matches. Considering that we are playing in the elite league and every four days in the league, the players' muscles get tired."
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The Necessity of Acquiring a Striker
He also pointed to the problem of missed opportunities in the team, saying: "Sahrakhizaan missed many chances in this game. If he had been a bit more precise, we would have had three points now. Esteghlal definitely needs to acquire a top-class striker in the mid-season. Sahrakhizaan does his job, but I don't know why he misses these kinds of opportunities. Mr. Bakhtiari Zadeh needs to follow up to resolve these issues."
Chini further mentioned the poor performance of Koushki in this match, saying: "Some players have lost their effectiveness. The pressure of matches and heavy foreign flights could be reasons for this issue. However, Mr. Bakhtiari Zadeh is aware of these matters and proper recovery for the players must be done."
Challenges Ahead for Esteghlal
The Esteghlal veteran discussed the upcoming match against Shabab Al-Ahli with the presence of three Iranian players, saying: "Sardar Azmoun's ability in attack is quite evident. This team is strong due to its foreign players, and we will have a tough match against a tired team with an empty bench. I hope Mr. Bakhtiari Zadeh can manage the team with proper planning."
Chini concluded: "I would like Mr. Tajernia, who has done great things for Esteghlal, to focus on the senior team in the mid-season and strengthen the team when the transfer window opens so that the fans will also be happy."
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