In a conversation with Mehr reporter, Nasser Ebrahimi said: “This derby reminds me of the first championship of the Premier League. We had the least chance, but we were able to beat Fajr Sepasi Shiraz and Esteghlal lost against Melvan Anzali to become champions.
Remembering the traditional competition between the two teams since the beginning of the Premier League, Ebrahimi added: We needed to win Fajr Sepasi last week and Esteghlal had to lose against Melvan. The same results happened to win the championship for Persepolis. Now, I think this game is similar to the match that determined the title of the cup.
The former coach of Persepolis stated about the influential role of the midfielders of the two teams in the 100th derby of the capital: this match is very important in two parts. First, I think the result of the game will change in the last 20 minutes and goals will be exchanged depending on the middle belt of both teams. The physical fitness of both teams is very good, and any group work done well will turn into a goal in the critical minutes of the second half.
Ebrahimi continued: The second point that will play a key role in the technical performance of the teams is the midfielders. Any team that has a good midfield on the field will definitely get results in this game.
He mentioned about the effect of the derby on the championship of the current season: without a doubt, the champion will come out of this match. Sepahan has a considerable chance considering their opponents, but I think this game will cause changes at the top as well.
In the end, the former coach of Persepolis said: I would like Persepolis to win, but one must be realistic that this match is very difficult.