Mehdi Rahmati, head coach of Gol Gohar Sirjan football team, emphasized his team's complete readiness to earn three points in this match during the press conference before the game against Al-Muharraq of Bahrain in the group stage of the AFC Champions League. This match is Gol Gohar's second game in this stage, and Rahmati pointed out its high importance for his team.
Readiness and precise analysis of the opponent
In this conference, Rahmati said: "This is our second group stage match, and the first match was very important for us, from which we earned points. Tomorrow's game is also very important, and we have a good understanding of Al-Muharraq." He also referred to the composition of the opposing team and mentioned that they have 13 foreign players who can influence the course of the game.
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Challenges of travel and player recovery
Furthermore, one of the reporters asked Rahmati about the services that Esteghlal Club used for their trip to Qatar. He responded: "Certainly, the team's managers have made every effort to provide all conditions for the team and to consider the easiest possible route. However, we tried to arrive a day earlier and conduct player recovery here. Thank God, the players are in good condition."
Rahmati also mentioned potential problems for returning to Iran and said: "We will face difficulties returning to Iran and playing in the league. Unfortunately, this situation exists, and we have to cope with it. I hope that by earning 3 points, we can relieve the fatigue of this journey from all involved and bring great joy to the people of Sirjan."
Background of Mehdi Rahmati
Mehdi Rahmati Eskoi (born February 2, 1983, in Tehran) is a former goalkeeper and football coach from Iran, currently leading Gol Gohar Sirjan football club. He has a history of playing in prominent teams such as Esteghlal Tehran, Fajr Sepasi Shiraz, Sepahan Isfahan, Mes Kerman, Paykan, and Padideh Mashhad. Rahmati was born into a religious family of four to Azerbaijani parents and is married with two children named Ali and Ata.
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