A former Esteghlal F.C. star has criticised Pitso Mosimane over his decision to take a trip to South Africa and close training sessions at his club.
Rumours continue to swirl about Mosimane's future at Esteghlal, with reports suggesting that the South African coach is unhappy that some of his demands remain unmet.
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Moreover, Iranian outlet Subnavis News claims Mosimane requested that his demands be fulfilled within 14 days.
The 60-year-old's decision to spend the holiday period in South Africa has drawn criticism from former Esteghlal star Hassan Roshan.
Speaking during an interview with Iranian newspaper Mizan, Roshan said:"Pitso Mosimane is not on the level of the big Esteghlal club and is a small coach; how come he laughed and kicked his ass when he won those two games, but now after these draws he complains and closes training for 8 days because of his vacation! Doesn't this club have an owner?"
"Mosimane made a mistake by closing down the training sessions with the players' physical condition in this state.
"Of course, the main problem with the club is that it does not have a technical committee and is without an owner, and there is a useless person who only takes orders from above and is the club's CEO.
"Mosimane must report everything he does to a committee called the technical committee, which unfortunately the club does not have. The club also lacks a proper organisational chart, and I don't know how long they want to continue this process."
According to Transfermarkt, Mosimane has been in charge of 12 games so far, securing three wins, six draws, and three defeats.
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By Lukhanyo Mtuta
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