Esteghlal's special reserve on the bench (photo)

Yasser Asani will start Esteghlal's match against Al-Gharafa from the bench and may play in the second half.

According to "Varzeh Se", with the announcement of Esteghlal's lineup for the match against Al-Gharafa, Yaser Asani was not included in the eleven main players. The benching of the Albanian star of the Blues was a predictable event due to his ankle injury in the match against Tractor.

The swelling and bleeding of the easy ankle decreased during the past days, and after passing the medical and physical tests, this player also participated in the Esteghlal group training. However, Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh decided not to risk his team's influential player from the beginning.

Jalaluddin Masharipov and Ismail Qolizadeh will play behind Saeed Saharkhizan in the absence of the main team. On the bench, Asani is considered one of the most important offensive options of the technical staff to change the course of the match.

If the conditions of the match and easy physical condition allow, it is possible for him to enter in the second half. The speed and ability of this player in one-on-one battles can help Esteghlal against the tired defenders of Al-Gharafa, but the final decision will depend on the process of the game and Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh's opinion.