Oston Orunov may leave the team due to conflict with the Persepolis coach

Oston Orunov may leave Persepolis due to disagreement with coach

It is reported that there is a misunderstanding between Uzbek player Oston Orunov, who plays for Iranian club Persepolis, and the team's new head coach Mehdi Tartar. According to Iranian media, this situation may cause the player to leave the team during the winter transfer window.

Orunov, who is recognized by fans as one of the best legionnaires to come to the Iranian championship in recent years, made a significant contribution to Persepolis' championship last season. However, injuries later affected his playing practice.

Mehdi Tartar, who took charge of the team before the new season, is said to not have enough confidence in the Uzbek winger's playing style. According to reports, the coach and the player have different views on tactical requirements, as a result of which Orunov has lost his place in the main squad. According to one publication, Tartar demands that Orunov perform certain tasks on the field, but the winger cannot fully justify this.

Sources say that after the match against "Istiqlol Khuzestan" there was no communication between the coach and the player. Team captain Muhammadhossein Kananizadegon tried to defuse the situation and asked Orunov to be patient. However, the player, who assesses his physical condition well, considers it unfair to be left in the reserves. Until the problem is fully resolved, his return to the main squad is in question.

This situation was even more pronounced in the match against the Tabriz "Tractor" team (0:1) in the last round of the Iranian championship. The Tehran team, which started the season with two victories, suffered a defeat this time.

In this match, Mehdi Tartar did not play Oston Orunov or another Uzbek striker Igor Sergeyev. It should be noted that Orunov did not play in the first 3 games of this season.

Fans criticized the coach on social networks for not using Uzbek legionnaires. Tartar explained this in a post-match press conference: "The fact that Sergeyev and Orunov did not play is a technical decision. We have good players in all lines and the coaching staff will decide who will play."

Against the background of this situation, one of the rivals of Persepolis, Tractor, is monitoring the situation. According to reports, the Tabriz team intends to add Oston Orunov to its ranks during the winter transfer window. It remains unclear how the situation will develop and whether Mehdi Tartar will give Orunov a chance in the next rounds.