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[Superparsi]

I pray that Heydari breaks his fking leg. I honestly do, because that the only why he wont be in TM, same goes with Shojaei.

What would you say some shit like that!?! He is done good things for our TM and that's very imbecile of you for wishing something like that for an athlete who represents our country Iran! You dramatic ass fool! 

[Superparsi]

I personally don't like Haydari as much anymore, he has slowed down a lot for a while now and not unless he gets back on good form, I don't think he should be in the list! I prefer beitashour instead but just do not like his attitude and mentality towards Team Melli!

[Farhad-7]

I understand why many people would love Khalatbari in TM (me included) but you have to understand how he doesn't fit in CQ's plans. Although he has flashy runs and contributes to attacking play whether it's being part of a play like the one vs. Uzbekistan, he tends to be a risky player for CQ's standards. Why? Because with the current team Iran has, KB is going to be the bench and when his team is down, he will be tempted to use him since he is one of the best attacking players in Iran. Why is this a problem? Players like him whether as super subs or starters don't always succeed and I've seen KB losing the ball in times of importance in TM games that could have been won in WCQ but he is at fault for dribbling too much that he loses the ball or plainly giving it away. Also, he's not the strongest players physically and the big Asian teams will likely muscle him out.

Assuming this, what puzzles me is why CQ is so gay for Shojaei. Don't get me wrong, he's a good player but he's failed big time when he could have had an impact with a trip, misplaced pass, etc when it comes to do-or-die TM games...

[Mansoor]

The two spots left open are actually for three players: Montazeri, Rafiei, and Pouladi.

Coaching staff still hasn't given up on Montazeri's injury and hoping to get him back. He is in the camp with the team.

Between Rafiei and Pouladi, Rafiei has a better chance of resolving his issue.

[Mr.Click]

http://footballitarin.com/link_page.php?id=197050

that's one hell of a fantastic interview

[PSGman#19]

I understand why many people would love Khalatbari in TM (me included) but you have to understand how he doesn't fit in CQ's plans. Although he has flashy runs and contributes to attacking play whether it's being part of a play like the one vs. Uzbekistan, he tends to be a risky player for CQ's standards. Why? Because with the current team Iran has, KB is going to be the bench and when his team is down, he will be tempted to use him since he is one of the best attacking players in Iran. Why is this a problem? Players like him whether as super subs or starters don't always succeed and I've seen KB losing the ball in times of importance in TM games that could have been won in WCQ but he is at fault for dribbling too much that he loses the ball or plainly giving it away. Also, he's not the strongest players physically and the big Asian teams will likely muscle him out.

Assuming this, what puzzles me is why CQ is so gay for Shojaei. Don't get me wrong, he's a good player but he's failed big time when he could have had an impact with a trip, misplaced pass, etc when it comes to do-or-die TM games...

It reminds me a player that CQ keeps on selecting in the starting eleven.

Btw, i don't understand the point to do a camp in South africa, when most of the player there aren't in the final list

[Martin-Reza]

Yeah, I mean only 13 of the 21 selected were in South Africa, most of them relatively new to TM. Making them used to CQ's tactics and making them physically fit absolutely makes no sense.

[sorkh]

Are Mohammad Nouri and Mehdi Sharifi crossed off ?

[Martin-Reza]

Seems so, but two slots are still open.

[sarbaz]

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I believe either Mobaali or Nouri will be included in the squad and we can use them .

Forget Pooladi or Rafaei they will not be allowed to go to Australia due to sarbazi issues

[Martin-Reza]

I agree. CM is missing. Like CB. You can't go to AC with two centerbacks plus Pouraliganji.

[Bi-honar]

Exactly 1/3 of the 21 man squad participated in the 2011 Asian Cup.
5 Players were in the 2007 Asian Cup squad
2 Players were in the 2004 Asian Cup squad

4 of the 2011 squad were also in the 2007 squad with Sadeghi being the only player from 2007 who was not in the 2011 squad, but included this time. He was also in the 2004 squad along with our only other player from that time, Nekounam.

Inclusion of Nouri and/or Mabali in the final 23 will of course change those stats. I did a quick count (so may not be 100% accurate) and it looks like Australia and S. Korea have 6 players from the 2011 squad, while Japan are the most "experienced" of the top 4 teams with 12 players from the last Asian Cup.

[Ghermez Agha]

Exactly 1/3 of the 21 man squad participated in the 2011 Asian Cup.
5 Players were in the 2007 Asian Cup squad
2 Players were in the 2004 Asian Cup squad
4 of the 2011 squad were also in the 2007 squad with Sadeghi being the only player from 2007 who was not in the 2011 squad, but included this time. He was also in the 2004 squad along with our only other player from that time, Nekounam.
Inclusion of Nouri and/or Mabali in the final 23 will of course change those stats. I did a quick count (so may not be 100% accurate) and it looks like Australia and S. Korea have 6 players from the 2011 squad, while Japan are the most "experienced" of the top 4 teams with 12 players from the last Asian Cup.

Actually only 4 players were in the 2007 squad: sadeghi, Hosseini, nekounam, and Ando

Edit: my mistake, Masoud was there

[Bi-honar]

Actually only 4 players were in the 2007 squad: sadeghi, Hosseini, nekounam, and Ando

Wasn't Shojaei there too?

[Ghermez Agha]

Wasn't Shojaei there too?

No he wasn't he wasn't called up by QN. He made his return to TM under daie.