Mehdi Rajabzadeh, the head coach of Fajerspasi football team, said in a press conference before his team’s match against Persepolis: “Playing with the big teams of the capital is always attractive and is a good opportunity for players who want to show themselves to the country’s football.” We are a good team and we have had a good process in recent weeks and we tried to restore confidence in the team. Persepolis is one of the big teams in Iran and Asia and the game against this team will be tough and interesting. We try to provide logical football with a plan so that the fans can enjoy it.
He said about his conditions in Fajarspasi: I was a member of Fajar since 1976 and was introduced to Iranian football from this club. This is my home and I don’t feel like a stranger. My technical and ethical background in Iranian football is clear and I have always followed a transparent and ethical path.
In response to the rumors about Alireza Biranvand leaving the military base, the head coach of Fajrspasi said: This is not true at all. Whatever Biranvand does is in coordination with the club and everything is under control. He is currently injured and is undergoing treatment. According to his condition, he may serve our team for five months. We have three good goalkeepers and Biranvand is one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Iran. Therefore, we must have proper planning so that it does not get damaged.
Rajabzadeh said about his scoring record against Persepolis and recording 9 goals during his acting career: I was always motivated against all teams, but the world of coaching is different from playing. I will transfer the motivation of my acting career to the players and they must do the technical issues in the best way tomorrow. It cannot be said that because I scored 9 goals against Persepolis, we will succeed tomorrow. We try to be a good and respectable team.
Regarding the condition of the players and the issue of youth, he added: Thank God, our young and experienced players have good quality. Youthfulness is one of the duties of the coach and should not be merely a claim. Young people should try to take the place of football elders and we have a duty to help them progress to build the future of our country’s football.
In response to a question about the criteria for selecting players, head coach Fajrspasi said: In my opinion, player quality should be the criterion. I played until I was 40 years old and I believe that a player with quality should be used. Of course, this issue is different in the national and club level, but the quality should be considered.
Rajabzadeh stated about the elimination cup: The elimination cup is a good opportunity and if we have the right time to hold it, the teams of league one and two will get a chance to show themselves.
Regarding player development in Iranian football, he said: Fajr club has always been a leader in this field and has introduced good players to Iranian football. Fars province also has a high capacity. We follow the basic ranks of the team and try to follow Fajr’s past process in the field of player development again. I wish good health for Gholamhossein Pirovani who is ill.
In the end, head coach Fajerspasi said about his team’s strategy against Persepolis: We are looking for a good and exciting game so that both we and the people can enjoy it. We have to keep our game strategy, because it doesn’t need to be discussed here.
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