Back-To-Back Losses for Pitso Mosimane! Defeat to Tractor in Iranian Persian Pro League leaves Esteghlal closer to relegation zone ahead of clash with Neymar's Al Hilal

Pitso Mosimane’s arrival at Esteghlal has seen a challenging start as he navigates the task of revitalizing his team’s performance.

Esteghlal’s latest setback came with a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Tractor, marking their first loss against them in five meetings.

Just five days earlier, Esteghlal fell to Kheybar Khorramabad FC in a 3-1 defeat, prompting Mosimane to openly question the mentality and resolve of his players.

Despite his rallying call for improved attitude, his second game in charge saw more of the same struggles, as Esteghlal was unable to respond to Tractor’s second-half goals from Aref Aghasi in the 56th minute and Sajjad Ashouri in the 87th minute.

This defeat places Esteghlal in a difficult position, sitting in 12th place in the Persian Gulf Pro League with just eight points from nine matches and they are three points above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Tractor climbed to the top of the standings with 19 points, putting the gap between the two teams in stark contrast.

Esteghlal’s form has been particularly shaky, with only one win from their last five games, adding pressure on Mosimane.

As Pitso Mosimane steps into his role at Esteghlal, the bigger picture involves implementing his vision for the team and fostering a winning culture.

His immediate goal will be to stabilize the squad after a rocky start, as he navigates the challenges of the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Asian Champions League.

Mosimane will need to assess the strengths and weaknesses of his players, making necessary adjustments to tactics and line-ups. In the long term, he aims to restore Esteghlal's reputation as a formidable contender in both domestic and international competitions.

Success will not only depend on results but also on building trust and rapport with the players as they strive for improvement

Following a disappointing run of form, Esteghlal must focus on improving their performance in both domestic and continental competitions.

The team needs to build momentum, starting with their upcoming fixtures.

They face a crucial match against Neymar's Al Hilal in the Asian Champions League, where a positive result could provide a much-needed confidence boost.

Additionally, the squad must work on addressing defensive weaknesses and enhancing their attacking cohesion to climb the league standings.

The players will need to rally together and respond to the challenges ahead, as consistency will be key to their success.