According to reports, Nassaji Mazandaran’s football team is in a critical situation. After a goalless draw against Havadar in the 28th week of the Iran Pro League, the risk of relegation to the First Division has become more apparent. This disappointing result led to the resignation of Saket Elhami, Nassaji’s head coach, for the umpteenth time this season. Following this development, Mustafa Sadegh, an experienced coach familiar with Nassaji’s structure, has temporarily taken charge of the team.

Sadegh, who has previously worked in Nassaji’s technical staff, now has the responsibility of stabilizing the team in this critical situation. His first step has been organizing training sessions and boosting the players’ morale to move Nassaji away from the danger zone.

Nassaji will face Tractor Sazi in the 29th week of the Iran Pro League this Thursday at Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium in Tabriz. Playing away against a team known for its strong home performances presents a major challenge for Nassaji. Fans hope that under Sadegh’s temporary leadership, the team will show a better reaction to maintain their chances of staying in the Pro League.

Nassaji is currently in the lower half of the Iran Pro League table, and any mistake could cost them relegation. In such circumstances, it remains unclear how much the temporary management and technical staff can improve the team’s performance to avoid the drop—a survival that now seems to require nothing short of a miracle.