TEHRAN - The second half of the Iranian Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) is set to start on Monday, following a troubled very first half marked by an incredible number of training changes.An amazing seven of the leagues 16 groups have actually already parted methods with their managers, highlighting a trend of instability and hasty decision-making among club managements.Defending champs Persepolis, who began the season under the guidance of Juan Carlos Garrido, experienced a mid-season downturn and consequently parted methods with the Spanish coach.
The Reds presently sit in third place and will take on versus Zob Ahan on Tuesday, with interim coach Karim Bagheri still at the helm as the club continue their search for a long-term replacement.Esteghlal, among Irans many embellished clubs, have actually sustained their worst start to a league season in history, collecting simply 18 points from 15 matches.
South African coach Pitso Mosimane deals with a difficult task in restoring the Blues, who will host struggling side Shams Azar on Monday at the Azadi Stadium.
The match will see previous Esteghlal goalkeeper Mehdi Rahmati return to his old stomping ground as the supervisor of Shams Azar.Tractor, led by former Iran national group coach Dragan Skocic, have been the surprise plan of the season.
With 32 points, they sit atop the table thanks to a remarkable objective distinction over their closest rivals, Sepahan.
Both teams have maintained unbeaten away records.Meanwhile, Sepahan, under the guidance of French coach Patrice Carteron, are likewise in contention for the title.
The Isfahan-based club just recently beat Persepolis to lift the Iranian Super Cup and will be aiming to carry that momentum into the 2nd half of the season.Foolad, coached by former Persepolis employer Yahya Golmohammadi, are another group in the mix.
Golmohammadi has a proven performance history of success in the Iranian league and is aiming to replicate his previous accomplishments with Foolad.At the bottom of the table, Havadar, who have likewise made a current training modification, are the prime candidates for relegation with just 8 points.
Shams Azar and Kheybar are also in threat of dropping down a department.
The match in between Kheybar and Havadar on Monday might show to be a vital six-pointer in the fight to prevent transfer.