Starting XI prediction for tuesday's match against China

[Tehranto]

Gucci is starting for sure. As is Rezaeian

[Sly]

------------------------------Beiranvand-------------------------------------

--Rezaeian--------Montazeri----------Pouraliganji------Mohammadi------

--------------------Ezzatollahi---------Haji Safi-----------------------------

--Ansarifard----------------Jahanbakhsh----------------Amiri--------------

---------------------------------Gucci----------------------------------------

[DireStraits]

It was 4--2--3-1. Taremi was playing the center of 3. Ansari Fard was allowed to run close to Sardar when the ball was going from right to center.
I say this time we should start Mazaheri because Biranvand is analyzed. I am not predicting but suggesting.
-------------------Mazaheri---------------------------
Ramin----------------Montazeri----PAG-------------------Milad
--------------------Ezatolahi------HajiSafi-----------------
----------------------------Shojaei------------------------
AF---------------------------------------------------Gucci-----------
________________________Sardar-----------------------------

[Messy]

--------------------Beiranvand---------------------
-Rezaeian---Hosseini---Montazeri---Mohammadi-
------------Saied--------------Hajsafi--------------
--Amiri-------------Shojaei--------Ansarifard----
------------------Ghoochanejad--------------------


I think the Chinese are expecting Azmoun to start, but most of us here expect Gucci.

[Omid177]

------------------------------Beiranvand-------------------------------------

--Rezaeian--------Hosseini----------Pouraliganji------Mohammadi------

--------------------Ezzatollahi---------Haji Safi-----------------------------

--Jahanbakhsh----------------Shojaei----------------Amiri--------------

---------------------------------Gucci----------------------------------------

Subs: Ebrahimi for Hajisafi around 70th minute
Azmoun for Gucci 75th minute
Taremi for Jahanbakhsh 75th minute

Of course if we are behind then we should let Gucci and Azmoun play at the same time but never had that before.

[ehsan singapore]

It was 4--2--3-1. Taremi was playing the center of 3. Ansari Fard was allowed to run close to Sardar when the ball was going from right to center.
I say this time we should start Mazaheri because Biranvand is analyzed. I am not predicting but suggesting.
-------------------Mazaheri---------------------------
Ramin----------------Montazeri----PAG-------------------Milad
--------------------Ezatolahi------HajiSafi-----------------
----------------------------Shojaei------------------------
AF---------------------------------------------------Gucci-----------
________________________Sardar-----------------------------

i dont think we will play this players, gucci wont play in wing, i think gucci will play up front, and amiri on left, i will be shocked if gucci dont start, i still believe in overall aspect, gucci is better than azmoun

[Adesor Vafaseya]

In agha Cooper cheghadr sarii middoe

Agha Cooper Shireh.

[Ab-Gosht]

There is good chance he goes with some speedy players:

Beiro
Rezaeian-Montazeri-PAG-Milad
Saeid-Hajsafi
Amiri-Ansarifard-Taremi
Gucci

Yes i also think he will prefare speed. Amiri is speedy and will prob play and ramin is speedier than vouria

[DireStraits]

i dont think we will play this players, gucci wont play in wing, i think gucci will play up front, and amiri on left, i will be shocked if gucci dont start, i still believe in overall aspect, gucci is better than azmoun

Gucci is a winger too according to his profile in Wiki. He actually came in as winger against Qatar in Tehran. Last game against Qatar in Doha Beiranvand lost the ball several times and chinese may learn his weaknesses. No I can't predict the lineup like I said before but this my suggestion. I think Azmoun is a better header which is why he is preferred by CQ. Agaist Qatar he was watched constantly which is why Taremi scored. Last game against China Shojaei was greate. I expect
him to play.

[FeLFeL]

I think we saw below vs. Qatar if I'm not mistaking: I don't think it will entirely be different this time then again can't be sure.



I would like to see something like this:



Or even something offensive with a duo up with Taremi and Gucci or Sardar and Gucci:



CQ May decide to play Jahanbaksh as CAM again:

[Lorestani]

So ansarifard played centre mid againt qatar? Nope. Ezat and Hasafi were the two, with taremi and ansarifard fluid and alternating between playing directly next to sardar, and on the left, while ARJ stayed on the right.

No, that's wrong. If we watch the game again, you will realize it was 4-1-4-1. Eza and Hajsafi did not play on the same line, Hajsafi was in front of Eza. It was as follows:

Sardar
Karim - Hajsafi - ARJ - Taremi
Eza

Also, remember who the sub for Karim was: Amiri, which makes perfect sense in terms of formation. Also, watch how Karim stayed on the left flank for his defensive duties, helping out Mohammadi, the left back.

[Lorestani]

It was 4--2--3-1. Taremi was playing the center of 3. Ansari Fard was allowed to run close to Sardar when the ball was going from right to center.
I say this time we should start Mazaheri because Biranvand is analyzed. I am not predicting but suggesting.
-------------------Mazaheri---------------------------
Ramin----------------Montazeri----PAG-------------------Milad
--------------------Ezatolahi------HajiSafi-----------------
----------------------------Shojaei------------------------
AF---------------------------------------------------Gucci-----------
________________________Sardar-----------------------------

I am not sure what game you watched. Taremi played on the right flank. He was not in the centre. ARJ and Hajsafi were in the center. We only had one defensive midfielder: Eza. Watch the game again. Hajsafi and Eza did not play next to each other at all.

[greenguy4life]

Ansarifard is quite versatile, he is actually quite similar to Thomas Muller, he will work for the team and I think his vision and passing is quite underrated. He made that amazing assist for Shojaei this season and of course that assist for Taremi. I'd like to see him play on the right wing.

[BacheLot]

Ansarifard is quite versatile, he is actually quite similar to Thomas Muller, he will work for the team and I think his vision and passing is quite underrated. He made that amazing assist for Shojaei this season and of course that assist for Taremi. I'd like to see him play on the right wing.

i agree
i think he has recognized that his role would be very limited as a CF for CQ and has done a tremendous job of transitioning his qualities in a more Wing/Attacking role..!
His new found Energy level and hustle factor has been a starting role door opener for him in CQ's TM, and all of that is thanks to his early move to Europe and amazing dedication to remaining in a much more challenging footballing environment.

I like to see him starting on the LW again, although the Wing attackers frequently switch sides in CQ's system of play anyways..!

PS
until we have officially clinched WCQualifications, CQ Is, has been and going to be very Ruthless and assholishly non-emotional in his choice of starters...!! None of that mentality of, oh lets give this guy some minutes, he has been trying so hard in training and hasnt gotten much playing minutes of late, o gonah dare o yateeme etc..!!
He only looks to those players that are in Peak form and best counter/neutralize the particular opponent he is facing next and especially those who have a comprehensive understanding of his desired Team Tactics and know fully their respective responsibilities within it.. ..!
in the past has only shown slight prejudicial preference for Experience over youth, especially if its European Experience ..! for china clash he may slightly figure in Fatigue as well since there isnt much recovery time between those games..!

yet, it wouldnt surprise me one bit to see his Keeper/Backline unchanged, and all of Sardar, Taremi, HajSafi, Saeid, Ansarifard and possibly even injured? ARJ starting once again..!

[FeLFeL]

Ansarifard is quite versatile, he is actually quite similar to Thomas Muller, he will work for the team and I think his vision and passing is quite underrated. He made that amazing assist for Shojaei this season and of course that assist for Taremi. I'd like to see him play on the right wing.

And a great assist to Cambiasso in Europa League. I agree that his passing is underrated, he is fast and is in form right now, obviously not as good on the ball compared to Jahanbakhsh but if Jahanbakhsh is playing somewhere else I'd rather see Karim play there instead of Taremi.