How come CSKA is not in CL? Don't they get automatic spot as league winner? Same as Greece and Olympiacos?!
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Man ke fekr mikonam 3tashoon ye zarb pas az baazi miran Iran.Originally posted by BacheLot View PostDROOD BAR AHMAD KASRAVI.Comment
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Source?Originally posted by Iranianarsenal11 View Post
They really should nab Reza Shekari.
Their Iranian stars have done wonders for their football - both Saeid and Sardar have so far been fantastic for them. Wouldn't be surprised if they are looking for more imports. Domino-effect of great talents that shine. Same thing happened with Panionios, Karim was wonderful for them, he recommended Masoud Shojaei and they signed him. Javad Nekonaum was fantastic for Osasuna, he recommended Masoud Shojaei, they signed him.Comment
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Same with Ansarifard. I wonder if the case was the same for Karimi and Hashemian in Bayern?Originally posted by Tehranto View Post
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CSKA is in it, they're in POT 1, idk about Olympiacos thoughOriginally posted by Iran_19 View PostComment
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oh ya, CSKA is there but not OlympiacosOriginally posted by Kian B. View Post
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Sardar Azmoun – Rostov’s Miracle Man
Manuel Veth of www.Bundesliga.com
Sardar Azmoun rose up in the dark Rostov sky, connected well to the ball, and placed his header past Ajax Amsterdam keeper, Jasper Cilessen, to make it 1-0 for Rostov in the UEFA Champions League playoff match Rostov vs Ajax.
The goal in the 34th minute pushed the gates to the group stage of the Champions League wide open, as Ajax Amsterdam was now forced to play more offensively. In the second half, Ajax tried to gain control over the match, but Rostov’s counter game was poison for Ajax’s possession game, and Aleksandr Erokhin (52nd), Christian Noboa (60th), and Dmitry Poloz (66th) added three more goals.
The result means that Rostov’s unlikely run to the very top of European football continues—despite the fact that the club is hindered by financial problems and lost their coach Kurban Berdyev. Azmoun, in particular, was impressive as the 21-year-old Iranian spearheaded Rostov’s attacks throughout the match.
Azmoun’s night was over in the 73rd minute when fellow striker, Aleksandr Bukharov, replaced him. Hence, Azmoun was no longer on the field when Ajax pulled a goal back after Davy Klaassen scored a penalty.
Sardar Azmoun was on loan from Rubin Kazan
Indeed, Azmoun’s participation in the match was remarkable in itself. The Iranian was a major part of Rostov’s run all the way to a second spot finish in the Russian Football Premier League last season. But the quick Iranian striker was only on loan from Rubin Kazan, and the Tatarstan based club expected very much that Azmoun would return to the club.
In the end, Azmoun refused to play for Rubin Kazan insisting that he wanted to return to Rostov, and continue his work under Kurban Berdyev. In the end, Rubin granted Azmoun his wish, and the Iranian striker, who is valued €7 million, returned to Berdyev’s Rostov on a free transfer.
Azmoun then played in Rostov’s third round Champions League qualifier against RSC Anderlecht. His goal in the second leg made it 2-0 against Anderlecht, and pretty much ensured his club’s participation in the Champions League playoffs.
Berdyev departure put Azmoun’s Rostov future in doubt
Following the victory against Anderlecht, however, Berdyev was gone, and there were speculations that several players could soon join Berdyev in his departure. Among them was Azmoun, who was apparently scouted by several big European clubs—among them FC Liverpool, Everton, Schalke 04, Bayer Leverkusen, and Olympique Marseille.
Furthermore, Spartak Moscow, which for a long time seemed to be the preferred destination for Berdyev, were also interested in signing the Iranian striker. Yet, with Rostov having reached the group stage of the UEFA Champions League it is unlikely that Azmoun will depart the club in the summer.
Yet scouts will continue to keep close taps on the young and mobile striker, as the Iranian will certainly grow in his game during the UEFA Champions League group stage. Furthermore, Rostov’s new coach, Dmitri Kirichenko, shows signs that he can successfully emulate Berdyev’s coaching style.
In 2015-16 Azmoun was Rostov’s top scorer
Under Berdyev last season, Sardar Azmoun scored nine goals in 24 matches for Rostov. Although this doesn’t seem like a lot, it is substantial in a league that is widely considered a low scoring affair—the Ajax result aside—and with Rostov playing extremely defensively with often five men in the back.
Hence, in 30 games Rostov scored just 41 goals last season, which makes Azmoun’s goal scoring prowess even more impressive. Playing for Rostov, as a striker, means that you have to be extremely patient, lurking at the halfway line for a quick counter attack. Also Rostov’s defensive style means that strikers have to be complete strikers that are also expected to help out the defence whenever necessary.
Azmoun mastered those skills to perfection last season even though the Iranian has, so far, failed to score in two RFPL games this season. Like last season, Rostov will mostly rely on their defence first approach—but make no mistake, Azmoun will be deadly when he is given the chance to score.
Sardar Azmoun is a bit like Air Riedle
This goal scoring ability is especially impressive given the Iranian’s skillset. The striker is equally adept with both feet, and although, at 183cm, Sardar Azmoun is not a giant, his goal against Ajax Amsterdam highlighted his aerial ability. In fact, as the ball was crossed into the box it briefly appeared that Azmoun stood in the air.
This goal, in particular, made me recall former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC striker Karl-Heinz Riedle. Riedle was a gifted striker who, despite his low height of just 180cms, was known as Air Riedle in Germany, for his ability of seeming to stand in the air to receive crosses.
Hence, it would not be an exaggeration to compare Azmoun to the former German international. It is now up to Azmoun, however, to prove that he can play at the highest level in the Champions League before he makes the inevitable move to a big European league.
Manuel Veth is a freelance journalist and a writer for Bundesliga.com. He is also a holder of a Doctorate of Philosophy in History from King’s College London, and his thesis is titled: “Selling the People’s Game: Football’s transition from Communism to Capitalism in the Soviet Union and its Successor States”, which will be available in print soon. Originally from Munich, Manuel has lived in Amsterdam, Kyiv, Moscow, Tbilisi, London, and currently is located in Victoria BC, Canada. Follow Manuel on Twitter @homosovieticus.Comment
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no, Hash had a real good season with Bochum in BL scoring some 15+ goals which mostly prompted Bayern to snatch him..!Originally posted by Kian B. View Post
it is widely speculated that AK8's superb performance in the friendly game vs Germans in Azadi had prompted the then Bayern coach Magath to finally lure him outa the riches of UAE football..!!
lol, he is only sold as a packaged 2fer deal with Khatibi..!!Originally posted by BusiG View PostMaybe Reza Enayati??
yeki bekharid, dota bebarid..!! he he he
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I have a feeling that 2 things will happen as a result of Rostov's qualification to CL.
1.) Berdyev will return to the team in the coming days. The money situation will be improved.
2.) Sardar will be sold on deadline day to a bigger club for 5-10 million Euro. That club will then loan him back to Rostov for the coming season.
It's not set in stone, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the situation will go down this way. Rostov will use the funds from CL and Sardar's sale to buy players to add depth to the squad.
I also feel that Noboa will sold sadly. He is in great form, but he has 2 flaws. He is getting old, and he has had an inconsistent career. His Market Value is likely at a peak.
Just my predictions, though.
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Concedes against Sardar and signs with Barca few hours later
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I know we have some Zlatan fans here so they will enjoy this comparison by former Liverpool player:
Danny Mills "Sardar Azmoun reminds me of Ibrahimovic the way he heads the ball"Comment
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As a Barca fan I'm glad Ter Stegen is staying and that we will have this man warming the bench for us during those harsh winter days.Originally posted by 04041374 View PostConcedes against Sardar and signs with Barca few hours later
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That'is how it work when your nationality is dutch, french, brazilian, japanese or korean : free pass in top club even if your are not that good.Originally posted by 04041374 View PostConcedes against Sardar and signs with Barca few hours later
In the same time poor Azmun scores left and right in TM friendlies and Asian cup + RPL + some in Europa league with Kazan and now against Ajax and Anderlecht.Comment
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