Persepolis is considering assigning a new number 10

Persepolis is considering assigning a new number 10

According to Varzesh3.

Why it matters

Amirhossein Mahmoudi's move to the number 10 position could bring about a big change in Persepolis' attack, especially with the loss of Ali Alipour. His ability to connect with teammates in the middle of the field is important for generating attacking opportunities, which can increase their chances in Liga Pro Iran football.

Key Points

• Persepolis is considering assigning a new number 10.
• Persepolis are expected to try Amirhossein Mahmoudi as a potential number 10 amid the absence of Ali Alipour.
• کشف نوب 10 جدید در پرسپولیس!.

Persepolis is bracing for a possible change in attack after Ali Alipour's injury, and one of coach Mehdi Tartar's main ideas is to try Amirhossein Mahmoudi in the number 10 role. The 20-year-old product of Persepolis' academy has only had limited minutes this season, but could get more responsibility behind the central player to strengthen the team's midfield and attack links. Mahmoudi has just returned from a national team camp where he was used as a substitute against Uzbekistan and Russia—minutes that added to his international experience and took his game tally for the country to five. Although dubbed the youngest in such a gathering, he got a valuable lesson in playing with more veteran teammates. However, to truly establish himself as a reliable piece, he needs more minutes at the club level—an opportunity that could potentially open up due to the void left by Alipour's injury. Mahmoudi is a natural left winger, but has also been used this season on the right. Tartar's new plan is to put him in the middle, in the space behind the striker—closer to the door of the goal and more central to the formation of the attack. This idea is anchored in his technique: good at receiving the ball between the lines, quick in getting forward towards the goal, and capable of attacking and passing the keeper. If it matches the movement of the teammates, it has the potential to bring extra creativity and aggression in the final third.

In a set-up with a target up front, he can take advantage of the spaces created by drawing defenses—getting into half-spaces, holding the ball, making short passes, and advancing into the box to help create chances. However, its success depends on the speed and quality of his decisions in the dense center of the defense, and on the level of his coordination with the striker and midfield. At the same time, the responsibility is heavier when in the middle: it is necessary to determine more quickly when to stop the ball, pass, or join the individual movement. Work without the ball—aggressive pressing and quick reactions when possession is lost—is just as important as technique to earn Tartar's full trust. It is also important context that Mahmoudi came from the academy of Persepolis and was put in the first team without going through the transfer cost. Fortunately for the club, the head coach of the national team is also taking notice of him—an indication that he thinks highly of his potential. Under Tartar this season, several players like Mehdi Zare, Thievy Bifouma, Hossein Kanaani and even Ali Alipour have returned to good form. Mahmoudi may also follow if he takes advantage of the opportunity. For the 20-year-old, this is the moment to tie fresh international experience to a rise at the club. If the number 10 role is to be his path to regular play, he needs to immediately show an effective contribution and reduce the error—fundamentals to stick with Tartar's plan and become the true new "number 10" of Persepolis.

What's next

Mehdi Tartar is expected to test Mahmoudi in this new role in the next matches. If he succeeds in his new role, he could be key to Persepolis' progress in Liga Pro Iran, especially in building a stronger attack amid the challenges posed by Alipour's injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Amirhossein Mahmoudi?

Amirhossein Mahmoudi is a 20-year-old product of Persepolis' academy who is currently being considered for the team's number 10 role.

Why is Persepolis thinking of assigning a new number 10?

Persepolis are looking for a change in attack after Ali Alipour's injury, so Amirhossein Mahmoudi is being considered for this position.

What is the role of Mehdi Tartar in Persepolis?

Mehdi Tartar is the coach of Persepolis and it is he who suggests trying Amirhossein Mahmoudi in the number 10 role.

What are Amirhossein Mahmoudi's qualities as a player?

Mahmoudi is a natural left winger, quick to pa forward towards the goal, and has the ability to attack and pass the keeper.

What effect does Ali Alipour's injury have on the team?

Ali Alipour's injury gave Amirhossein Mahmoudi the chance to take on more responsibility in the Persepolis attack.

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