TEHRANTIMES - Persepolis midfielder Ali Karimi has started his training with the team and could face Saipa in the Iran Professional League (IPL).

The match has been scheduled for February 28 and Karimi will be fit for the match.

Ali Karimi has been sidelined with injury since the goalless draw against Saba football team in January.

Persepolis captain Mehdi Mahdavikia is not yet 100 percent fit, according to Persepolis doctor Vajihollah Cheshmehsari.