Persepolis Forward Pereira to Miss Tehran Derby


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Persepolis’ Brazilian forward Leandro Pereira will most likely miss the Tehran derby this week.

Pereira has suffered a foot injury.

Iran league champion Persepolis will play Esteghlal in the 2022-23 Hazfi Cup final in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Wednesday.

Esteghlal defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi and the team’s winger Kevin Yamga will also miss the match due to an injury.