Tasnim - Machine Sazi coach Rasoul Khatibi has stepped down from his role after defeat against Persepolis.

On Friday, the Tabriz-based team was defeated against Persepolis 1-0 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

Under tutelage of Khatibi, Machine Sazi secured promotion to the Iran Professional League (IPL) last season.

Machines Sazi has won just one match in IPL after 12 weeks, suffered eight defeats, and drawn three times.

Former Siahjamegan coach Farhad Kazemi is reportedly a candidate to replace Khatibi in Machine Sazi.

On Thursday, Hossein Faraki quit his job as Saipa coach.