Mojtaba Jabbari sidelined for several weeks

TEHRAN TIMES – TEHRAN, Iconic Esteghlal midfielder Mojtaba Jabbari has been sidelined for several weeks with knee problems, the football club confirmed on Saturday.
 
Jabbari, who often struggles with knee injuries, has meniscus problems and will be out of action for several weeks.
 
The 29-year-old midfielder missed Tehran derby on Thursday, where his team lost to arch-rival Persepolis 3-2 in the Iran Professional League.
 
Jabbari cannot play against Zob Ahan in the AFC Champions League playoff, slated for February 11 in Tehran, according to the Esteghlal officials.
 
According to reports, it will take sometime for Jabbari to get back to the field.
 
Jabbari is unlikely to play in Iran’s match against Qatar in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, which has been scheduled for February 29.