According to "Varzesh Three", Mohammad Hossein Kanaanizadegan, after several weeks away from matches, is once again available to the Persepolis coaching staff, and his name appears in the squad for today's match against Khuzestan Foolad. The Reds' captain, having recovered from his injury, now has the opportunity to wear his team's jersey in an official match once again.

During his time away from matches, Kanaanizadegan followed his medical program and specialized training, returning to group training in recent days. He missed Persepolis's recent matches, including the two fixtures against Kheybar Khorramabad and Mes Shahr-e Babak, but his preparation process ultimately resulted in a return for the Foolad match.

This return gains even more significance as Hossein Abrouei suffered a hamstring injury on the eve of the match, casting doubt on his availability for Persepolis. Kanaanizadegan's return adds an experienced option to Mehdi Tartar's choices for the heart of the defensive line, where Mohammad Mahdi Zare and Danial Eyri are also available to the head coach.

Now, the decision regarding Kanaanizadegan's presence in the starting lineup and the extent of his usage rests with Tartar. The defender has returned to match fitness after a hiatus of several weeks, and the coaching staff must choose the defensive lineup based on his readiness. The captain's return is also a significant event for the remainder of the season and will make the competition among Persepolis defenders for a spot in the lineup more serious.

Source: Varzesh Three