TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini missed the match against Sepahan.

The custodian sustained a foot injury in the match against Tractor last week in Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32.

Esteghlal will have to play Sepahan on Thursday in Isfahan.

The loss against the Isfahan based team could cost them the league title.

Titleholders Esteghlal are currently fourth in the table with 27 points, five points behind Iran league leaders Persepolis.