Originally posted by maij
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OK.
here's one:
which legioners truly deserve to be called for the upcoming 4 WCQ's ?
note I'm not counting the subsequent stage. only the present stage.
let me start the .. ahem ... fight here:
I am going to base my points on the PRESENT FORM of these players and not just their names.
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1- KIA:
he just recuperated from an injury and he hasnt been exactly fit. his team hasnt been using him all that ofetn either.
my verdict:
call up ? YES
Fixed in starting line up ? NO
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2- ZANDI:
he's been in pretty good for, judging from what we news tidbits read about him. although in a very weak league, nonetheless, he is in form and playing.
Call up ? DEFINITELY.
Fixed spot ? ....errrr..... not yet. but very very close. depends on how he performs at TM camp.
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3- NEKOUNAM:
He just finished his massive injury and started playing the odd minutes here and there.
Call up ? NOT TOO SURE.
Fixed spot ? I DOUBT IT.
I say let the lad rest and regain his form. then use the guy in the next stage.
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4- TEYMOORIAN:
He's been a bench warmer literally throughout the season. and it HAS affected his game. He isnt all that bright in going forward or passing. but he's the old "energizer rabbit" in the middle of the park, intercepting the sh*t out of every ball which is very useful.
Call up? YES.
Fixed spot? Not too sure, but pretty good chance, especially since Neku isnt in form.
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5- HASHEMIAN:
He isnt much better than Ando. he does get the odd minutes here and there, but he hasnt been scoring either. he is getting on in years and I'm afraid it is slowly telling. But given our problem at scoring goals, I still say he's worth banking on.
Call up ? YES.
Fixed spot ? Maybe. Needs to be paired up with someone to get some weight off his shoulders.
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6- SHAPOORZADEH:The lad seems pretty good. But his unfamiliarity with TM and lack of attention given to him until today works against any chance of thinking he'd fit in TM's immediate plans.
Call up ? I'd like to see him there in the camp.
Fixed spot ? Not yet.
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7- REZAEI
Well he hasnt been having a great season. and he's been away from TM also. he also may be looking for a new club. But we cant discount his experience.
Call up ? If he decides he's not retired - YES
Fixed spot? Not yet.
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Sadly, that's all the euro contingent for us !
now, we turn to the persoan gulf region:
1- KARIMI:
The guys has been a revelation in recent TM games and from what I hear, he's been doing well at qatar. If he plays as he has played in the last few TM games, I'd DEMAND for his presence and starting the game.
Call up ? DEFINITELY
Fixed spot? DEFINITELY
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2- MADANCHI
He has been ripping though uae league and frankly, I dont see why he doesnt deserve to start at TM. unless Zandi displays fantastic form and coordination at TM camp.
Call up ? DEFNITELY
Fixed Spot ? MOST PROBABLY
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3- MOBAALI
He's on the same boat as Madanchi and he's been pivotal in al-shabaab making a great run for championship under his leadership. Given TM's desperate need for a playmaker, I'd say he is needed in the camp.
Call up ? DEFINITELY
Fixed spot? Cant decide. based on Daei's arrangement & formation. and what Jabbari has to say about the spot.
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4- MEYDAVOODI
He's been slow in getting to know the new league and has scored a few goals so far. given the desperate conditions at the front , I'd say:
Call up ? YES
Fixed spot ? Most probably along with VH
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5- KAZEMIAN
He's been playing some of his best football in the past year. and the fact that Kia's form may be dubious and kaabi not exactly his old self, I'd say he deserves to be there in the camp.
Call up? YES.
Fixed spot? Depends on kia, kaabi, daei.
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6- ENEYATI
Yes, enayati. He's been scoring regularly against arabs. and it is the very same arabs we're facing. not mexico or france. he is in form also and we NEED scoring strikers up there.
Call up? YES.
Fixed spot? Perhaps not just yet.
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7- KHATIBI
The exact comments as Enayati's case
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8- SAMEREH
His form has dropped a bit from a few months back. but if Daei doesnt call up either of enayati or khatibi, then samereh would be the next candidate for trial.
Call up ? Maybe
Fixed spot? NO
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9- RAJABZADEH
The exact case as Samereh.
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10- SHOJAEI
He's been having a pretty good season and I would be disappointed if he wasnt rewarded by a call up at least.
Call up ? YES.
Fixed spot? Depends on jabbari, karimi, mobaali, daei ....
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Finally, the true PURPOSE of the thread :
we DO have some pretty exciting and dependable lads INSIDE Iran at the moment who do as well if not better than the legioners.
That's why I'd say the legioners shdnt rely on their past laurels and name and expect deferrential treatment.
guys like the following, can easily challenge the legioners for their spot and take it away from them;
JABBARI (mid)
KHALILI (forward)
BENGAR (def)
AGHILI (def)
HOSSEINI (def)
ASHTIANI (left mid)
ZENEIDPOOR (left mid)
HAJSAFI (left mid)
ASGHARI (forward)
BIGDELI (forward)
HAMOUDI (right mid)
RAHMATI (def mid)
NOURI (mid)
NOURI (left def)
KOLAH-KAJ (mid)
.............. etc.
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