Mehdi Tartari, the head coach of the Persepolis football team, demonstrated his trust in the youth of this team with a 3-1 victory over Naft Abadan in the eighth week of the Iran Pro League. In this match, Pouya Asami, a 17-year-old player from the Persepolis academy, was sent onto the pitch for a few minutes and became one of the record holders of this club.
Attention to Youth at Persepolis
The use of young players in the lineup of foundational teams, especially in the Pro League, is of great importance. Mehdi Tartari knows well that employing talented youth can help grow and develop football at this club. While the average age of Persepolis has reached 26 years, the main lineup of the team is still not young enough. This indicates that Tartari intends to gradually integrate youth into the main lineup to increase competition within the team.
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Tartari's Approach Compared to Ghalenoei
Compared to Amir Ghalenoei, the head coach of the national team, Tartari has a different perspective on youth development. While Ghalenoei gives less playing time to young players, Tartari confidently provides opportunities for youth to gain experience and adapt to competitive conditions. This strategy helps him build a more competitive team and challenge more experienced players.
Tartari uses only one or two young players in the main lineup, but in the second half of matches, he provides opportunities for those young players on the roster. This action allows the youth to play in real conditions and become familiar with the challenges of the Pro League. As a result, the youth become more experienced, and the veterans are also aware of the threat posed by younger players.
Ultimately, Mehdi Tartari is creating positive changes at Persepolis with proper planning and trust in youth. This approach can serve as a suitable model for other coaches, especially Ghalenoei, in selecting young players.
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