Sardar Azmoun @ Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2023/2024

[milad_b]

I have a very good feeling about this season for him. Like others said, we know what he needs to do and I'm sure he knows. Lose the belly and physically get in shape and he'll be a starter a could score 15 goals this season. It's clear Xabi likes him a lot and wants to give him opportunities as much as possible

jynxed the sh*t out of him man.

[inarsenewetrust]

He has developed almost chronic calf problems because of the 10 extra lbs he suddenly added in the last year, at least this is my best guess…the guys calves are built like literal asteroids so this has nothing to do with strengthening. But under the increased load from the extra weight and the higher intensity of the trainings he seems prone to these type of calf/Achilles injuries. Before WC it was the same injury that kept him sidelined.

He is of course the responsible party, but I also do question their medical staff. They invested a lot of money in him, clearly xabi rates him from technical perspective. How hard can it be to get a guy to lose that extra visible weight? When pep said calvin Philips was overweight last year he dropped him from the squad and he was back in the list the following week…it doesn't take that long for a pro footballer to burn 5-10 extra lbs…


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[Pluto2000]

He has developed almost chronic calf problems because of the 10 extra lbs he suddenly added in the last year, at least this is my best guess…the guys calves are built like literal asteroids so this has nothing to do with strengthening. But under the increased load from the extra weight and the higher intensity of the trainings he seems prone to these type of calf/Achilles injuries. Before WC it was the same injury that kept him sidelined.

He is of course the responsible party, but I also do question their medical staff. They invested a lot of money in him, clearly xabi rates him from technical perspective. How hard can it be to get a guy to lose that extra visible weight? When pep said calvin Philips was overweight last year he dropped him from the squad and he was back in the list the following week…it doesn't take that long for a pro footballer to burn 5-10 extra lbs…


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Same thing for Ezatolahi, I don't know how they even let him play when he's like 20 lbs overweight. I guess just goes to show his potential

[Hosseini]

100 percent right about the extra weight adding more stress to the muscles. The body isn't used to it at that level of being a constant high intensity athlete. I think one honest criticism of thing abojr Sardar is it seems he lacks self discipline, the same discipline that Taremi or ARJ have that makes them have greek god sculpted bodies and great fitness.

Ali Karimi was overweight when he came to PP around the 2008-2009 season too, alongside when he played for Iran. It almost feels like a similar situation. Extraordinary talent but lack of personal discipline to stay fit.

It's simple, calories in, calories out. Even without exercising he can be limiting his caloric intake. He's just eating too much and probably has the Bayer 04 doctors puzzled at how he has kept the weight on since the Word Cup. Many of us have been there at some point

He has developed almost chronic calf problems because of the 10 extra lbs he suddenly added in the last year, at least this is my best guess…the guys calves are built like literal asteroids so this has nothing to do with strengthening. But under the increased load from the extra weight and the higher intensity of the trainings he seems prone to these type of calf/Achilles injuries. Before WC it was the same injury that kept him sidelined.

He is of course the responsible party, but I also do question their medical staff. They invested a lot of money in him, clearly xabi rates him from technical perspective. How hard can it be to get a guy to lose that extra visible weight? When pep said calvin Philips was overweight last year he dropped him from the squad and he was back in the list the following week…it doesn't take that long for a pro footballer to burn 5-10 extra lbs…


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[Hosseini]

jynxed the sh*t out of him man.

God damn it lol

[inarsenewetrust]

Same thing for Ezatolahi, I don't know how they even let him play when he's like 20 lbs overweight. I guess just goes to show his potential

Yeah Azmoun situation is nowhere near Saeid who became like 18 wheeler. Sardar is still rapid at top speed but clearly could lose an extra 7-8 lbs to be in top condition. Although there is an argument to be made his hold up play is also better than before, maybe bc of the extra weight. And frankly rushing back to play those wc games probably didn't do the calf much good. Regardless, he is still somewhat fortunate this happened in preseason…he really cannot afford any more injuries this season


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[inarsenewetrust]

Rolfes on Sardar:

<< really a pity - he played a good first half against Paderborn on Friday and also presented himself well in training beforehand. It's not a big deal now. We have to see that we can get him fit quickly. Sardar needs to work on his fitness in rehab to be in good shape when he comes back," explains Rolfes.>>

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[BacheLot]

its all Diz and Inarsenalwetrust's fault...
they kept posting pics of Sardar's ripped Calf Muscles o tarifesh o mikardan taa belakhare bichareh pesaro o Chesm zandan raft..!!

[diz]

its all Diz and Inarsenalwetrust's fault...
they kept posting pics of Sardar's ripped Calf Muscles o tarifesh o mikardan taa belakhare bichareh pesaro o Chesm zandan raft..!!

[taremiscores]

[PrinceAli]

Wonder if that’s what Arya was talking about…

[KasraKhan]

Well, I always wanted Messi to play alongside the Iranian Messi, but this is not what I had in mind.

[kian_khosh]

i'm not opposed tbh

[Hosseini]

He just said he was staying, no way this is true right

[milad_b]

Another BSer on twitter.