FINAL TM LIST: GHODDOS AND HAJSAFI IN, SHOJAEI OUT

[euphory]

I am disappointed with the exclusion of Rezaei and Shojaei.

I don't understand why clubless players like Karimi and Dejagah are invited. What did they perform lately to deserve a call up?

In any other NT they would have been left out...

CQ likes to keep updated about their players situation even if they are injured or without a club. he does it all the time. its not surprizing at all.

[Z Joon]

I am disappointed with the exclusion of Rezaei and Shojaei.

I don't understand why clubless players like Karimi and Dejagah are invited. What did they perform lately to deserve a call up?

In any other NT they would have been left out...

Exactly. I hope this is the last TM list with free agents in it.

[Afat11]

I am disappointed with the exclusion of Rezaei and Shojaei.

I don't understand why clubless players like Karimi and Dejagah are invited. What did they perform lately to deserve a call up?

In any other NT they would have been left out...

Too many players dropped at once can shock the chemistry of the team. Not including Montazeri is a big thing that people don't seem to be talking about as well. We need to keep a handful of leaders in the team, and with Shojaei's situation, Dejagah is one of the few choices we have for that role. I think Dejagah is a very important player for CQ, and Ali Karimi is there for continuity sake. If Rezaei was brought in along the handful of other players, it could be too much of a shocking change for the players.

Rezaei will be invited. Just seeing CQ relying on familiar names to close out this qualification, and if Karimi and Dejagah are clubless in October, you can bet your bippy that they might be dropped.

[Kiarash]

Too many players dropped at once can shock the chemistry of the team. Not including Montazeri is a big thing that people don't seem to be talking about as well. We need to keep a handful of leaders in the team, and with Shojaei's situation, Dejagah is one of the few choices we have for that role. I think Dejagah is a very important player for CQ, and Ali Karimi is there for continuity sake. If Rezaei was brought in along the handful of other players, it could be too much of a shocking change for the players.

Rezaei will be invited. Just seeing CQ relying on familiar names to close out this qualification, and if Karimi and Dejagah are clubless in October, you can bet your bippy that they might be dropped.

I think we must light some fire under the asses of these club less guys to finally find a fucking club instead of doing nothing, hanging around at training fields in Berlin and still getting invited to TM.

[Afat11]

I think we must light some fire under the asses of these club less guys to finally find a fucking club instead of doing nothing, hanging around at training fields in Berlin and still getting invited to TM.

I agree, just stating CQ's likely rationale. Despite everything, Dejagah is an important presence in TM, and Karimi played well last few games. I am fairly sure both will find new clubs as free agents. CQ probably knows this. Remember Dejagah always seems to surprise us on deadline day.

[GolfePersique]

Kaveh will surely get invited if he continues his current form.

Masoud is our captain and a proven quality player. This is just a temporary measure to allow younger players gain international experience.

Let's not forget that CQ is a professional and knows his Job and players better than Anyone else. He has a clear strategy for World Cup preparation and this is the first practical test for his rejuvenated team.

[rouzbahani]

so Kaveh went to Europe to have a chance to get invited to TM to play the WC and wont get invited, although they are already qualified and can test new players. Some major BS.

[pajamNL]

we should all relax and have patient, Kaveh will get his chances eventually!

[pres80]

Guys chill.

I see so many people complaining about inclusion of Dejagah and Karimi as if there are no positions in football!

They are not Kaveh's competition!

Also those two are still great great players. Don't forget how long Ramin didn't have a team and managed to stay in shape and slotted straight into the starting line up of his European team!

[Tehranto]

I think Vahid Amiri should be fazed out. With Ghoddos and Torabi, he is the man out.

[greenguy4life]

I think Vahid Amiri should be fazed out. With Ghoddos and Torabi, he is the man out.

He has been pretty unimpressive for Iran in recent games, lack of a final product.

[Shayan_91]

Honestly guys, this is one of the best squads we’ve ever had and people are still complaining. Yeah alright, such and such should have, such and such must have, such and such shouldn’t have… bla bla bla! There will never be a squad with which all of the members are fully satisfied! Trust in CQ because he is the ONLY one knowing what he’s doing and he has proven multiple times that he knows best.

I mean, just look at our squad for the same match 4 years ago! Do you notice anything?



• CQ has changed almost the entire squad and brought down the average age by 3-5 years.
• Back then our starting 11 consisted of old players – almost all playing in Iran or Qatar (except Gucci). Now, around 60-70 % of the starting 11 are playing in Europe and only 2-3 are above 30.
• One of the most important things: CQ has built ONE TEAM! I think the team atmosphere has never been as good as now.
• CQ replaced big players like Nekounam, Teymoorian, Jabbari etc. without us even noticing that we are suffering in these positions.
• World-class coaches in world-class teams are suffering with a generation change. Look at teams like Brazil, Spain, the Netherlands. Latter one used to have one of the strongest teams worldwide and now they may not even play in the World Cup (after not playing in Euros either). Spain is struggling, Brazil is struggling. What is CQ doing? He built up an entire new generation slowly, but steadily. He managed to qualify for WC with ease! And and and and and.

We are experiencing a golden era from our beloved TM.

1. We have at least two solid GKs.
2. No need to talk about our defense – ROCK.
3. Look at our midfield. Never ever before we had the luxury problem of having too many top players available. Look at our current squad. Damn strong! And we have still players like Shojaei and Rafiei not even in the squad.
4. ARJ, Sardar, Gucci, Torabi, Ansarifard, (hopefully soon) Kaveh and now freaking GHODDOS. No words needed.
5. Most importantly: we have ONE TEAM! There is an awesome team spirit! We have a world-class coach who’s been with us for 6 years, consistently showing that he’s gold.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy the games.

[saeed_noro]

i think Hajsafi in, and shojaei out is also political. so we show fifa, that we did not throw them (both) out. probably later hajisafi, but to be honest, shojaei is not a TM starter for me, probably he can do the squad for world cup, but better replacing him now...

Shojaei yekam bishtar shulugh kard, Hajsafi i guess get a (last) chance...

[persiangodfather]

With no cq or montazeri, who will be pags partner in cb?

[Sly]

I think they use it purposely to insult ex-pat players who are imported from abroad.

I think there is no lack of ignorance among the Iranian journalists, using wrong words to describe things. Do rageh is definitely not the right word to use for many of our players but why would it be insulting? Are you saying it's a bad thing to be "do rageh" Iranian? There is nothing wrong with our dorageh hamvatans?! They're also Iranians.