Esteghlal Midfielder Rigi Sidelined for Three Weeks

Tasnim – Esteghlal football team iconic midfielder Masoud Rigi will be sidelined for three weeks due to a shoulder injury.

He suffered a shoulder dislocation in the match against Paykan on Monday and was immediately rushed to the hospital.

He underwent a successful surgery in Tehran’s Shafayahyaeian Hospital on Tuesday.

Rigi needs two to three weeks to be fit.

His absence is a big blow to Esteghlal.