The Persepolis football team will face Mes Shahr Babak today in the ninth week of the Iranian Premier League. In this important match, the absence of Hossein Kanani Zadegan due to injury has made headlines and raised questions about the team's starting lineup.
Kanani Zadegan's absence and changes in the defense line
Hossein Kanani Zadegan, the central defender of Persepolis and one of the key components of the team's defense line, has been unable to travel to Kerman due to injury. This has led to Mohammad Mahdi Zare and Abrqouyi being chosen as the new defensive pair. Majid Eidi and Mehdi Tikdari will also be positioned as left and right backs, respectively.
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Payam Niayeshmand, the national goalkeeper of Persepolis, will take the field in this match, aiming to keep his goal intact and achieve a clean sheet. The pressure on the defense line has increased with Kanani Zadegan's absence, and it is expected that Zare and Abrqouyi will manage this challenge well.
Persepolis' midfield and attack lineup
In the midfield, Pour Ali and Mohammad Khodabandehlu will play as two central midfielders. On their sides, Mohammad Mahdi Mohibi will be positioned on the right and Oston Orunov on the left. Tivy Bifuma will play closer to Ali Alipour with more freedom, and it is likely that these two will form the attacking pair for Persepolis.
Sergief will also sit on the bench in this match to allow his compatriot the opportunity to play in the starting lineup. These changes in Persepolis' lineup reflect the team's challenges in the Premier League and their efforts to maintain competition at the top of the table.
The probable lineup for Persepolis in this match is as follows: Payam Niayeshmand, Majid Eidi, Mehdi Zare, Daniel Eiri, Mehdi Tikdari, Pouya Pour Ali, Mohammad Khodabandehlu, Mohammad Mahdi Mohibi, Oston Orunov, Tivy Bifuma, and Ali Alipour.
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