Ali Karimi ready for Zob Ahan clash in Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN TIMES – TEHRAN, Persepolis midfielder Ali Karimi is ready to face Zob Ahan on Tuesday in Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinal.

Ali Karimi has been sidelined with injury since the goalless draw against the Saba football team in January.

“MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) on Karimi’s knee shows his lateral collateral ligament has been recovered. He has no problem for playing against Zob Ahan,” Persepolis Doctor Vajihollah Cheshmesari said.

Persepolis captain Mehdi Mahdavikia is also fit, according to the doctor.