Queiroz defends his decisions about Team Melli’s squad

[GolfePersique]

I think the World Cup will be over soon and Iranian "fans" will still be arguing why we did or didn't call up so and so.

Let's accept for once that the coach has the final say and he knows his players and what they can deliver within the team better than every so-called expert.

It's time to get over it and start supporting Team Melli. We need more positive energy and morale boost for our boys!
All for Team Melli!

[dcpp]

Agha he doesn't owe any explanation to anyone. What we'll see on the pitch matters. I feel bad for Ghafouri though but to be honest, he's the coach. He's had them in different camps, tried them out. They probably don't fit in his system. He would not leave a player out just to piss off people.

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[OzzyOscy]

Have he commented on the exclusion of Rezaei?
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If it's worth anything, it seems to me that it's just numbers. Taremi and Amiri are playing every game on the left so that position is filled.

Azmoun is central striker with Ansarifad as backup and he knows Gucci better, while others like Ghoddos can also play there and are in sensational form.

He still tested Rezaei as an impact centre-forward sub in the friendlies, but obviously didn't feel he provided enough at the moment above guys like that.

[OFFSIDE_1]

Have he commented on the exclusion of Rezaei?
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For that we would need a special council. Once Mueller is done with trump, we’ll bring him in to get to the bottom of this

[Abtin]

Have he commented on the exclusion of Rezaei?


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[DireStraits]

i just watched the uzbekistan game. and Cheshmi and Khanzadeh were straight up trash. Ghaffouri was solid. i think Cheshmi and Khanzadeh are going to the world cup as fillers for the park the bus strategy. cuz there's no way they can be depended on in pivotal positions. i don't expect to see them against unless as 3rd CB, an RB in the defend like we did against Argentina scenario or as a 3rd CDM subbing for our CAM if we have a lead.
They'll be good in those situations because they're big bodies. Hosseini and Ghaffouri don't have that utility, they're single position player. And since they're both backups to Montazeri/M. Hosseini and Rezaeian respectively, they got cut.
pretty simple

Actually Cheshmi scored a goal. Move to 1:01 / 11:57 in the following video. Ghafouri delivers the ball to UZ player.

[toopchi]

i just watched the uzbekistan game. and Cheshmi and Khanzadeh were straight up trash. Ghaffouri was solid. i think Cheshmi and Khanzadeh are going to the world cup as fillers for the park the bus strategy. cuz there's no way they can be depended on in pivotal positions. i don't expect to see them against unless as 3rd CB, an RB in the defend like we did against Argentina scenario or as a 3rd CDM subbing for our CAM if we have a lead.

They'll be good in those situations because they're big bodies. Hosseini and Ghaffouri don't have that utility, they're single position player. And since they're both backups to Montazeri/M. Hosseini and Rezaeian respectively, they got cut.

pretty simple

[Pedram123]

I do understand your point and i agree with it to some extent but i believe you do not fully understand the points that I am making.
I think it is important to understand that there are DEGREES of experimentation.
I did not suggest we replace the whole team and experiment with completely new players - Merely one player. Now your argument might be "but but he is our best centerback" - However if we take a very simple approach, and look at the actions of CQ (not his words) then i think it is pretty obvious that he does not believe this is the case.

In regards to your second point, you may be right, and maybe you have better knowledge about this information then i do.
Having said that, thank you for your post, you raise some good points even if I do not necessarily agree with all of them.

No sir, the World Cup Qualifiers final round is not the place to experiment. It's not just my mentality but every coach's mentality that you have to qualify, lol. I don't think any team experiments in the World Cup qualifiers because it's not easy to qualify and that would be suicide.

Also, as I said, Hosseini played only because Montazeri was injured and there wasn't time to blood new CB's when qualification is at stake so Hosseini was the backup to Montazeri and PAG. Risk taker or not, was just responding to your question of "why did Hosseini play so many games if he wasn't coming to the World Cup?" Because he was the backup. Now we have more suitable backups/new CB's like Majid Hosseini who started showing himself after we already qualified. If M. Hosseini was on CQ's radar in 2016, SJ Hosseini probably wouldn't have even made it to the qualifiers for us.

[Saam]

For a country like Iran WCQ is important preperation for the world cup.
Everyone has their own opinion/s.
Your mentality is to play it safe (correct me if i am wrong) and you also believe that experimenting with another CB excluding Hosseini, could have made us lose points and get worse results - Again correct me If i am wrong this is the impression that i get from your words.

However facts are facts.
We do know that CQ is not a risk taker in footballing terms - And no this does not just apply to the Iran job, but his previous coaching jobs as well - criticized by both Portugese and Madrid fans, except for his stint as assistant trainer for Ferguson.
Perhaps CQ strengths lies in preperation and behind the scene planning where he trully succeeds, rather then the main head coach. Having said, for Iranian standards he is the best we got in that aspect - But internationally, i do not believe this is the case.

No sir, the World Cup Qualifiers final round is not the place to experiment. It's not just my mentality but every coach's mentality that you have to qualify, lol. I don't think any team experiments in the World Cup qualifiers because it's not easy to qualify and that would be suicide.

Also, as I said, Hosseini played only because Montazeri was injured and there wasn't time to blood new CB's when qualification is at stake so Hosseini was the backup to Montazeri and PAG. Risk taker or not, was just responding to your question of "why did Hosseini play so many games if he wasn't coming to the World Cup?" Because he was the backup. Now we have more suitable backups/new CB's like Majid Hosseini who started showing himself after we already qualified. If M. Hosseini was on CQ's radar in 2016, SJ Hosseini probably wouldn't have even made it to the qualifiers for us.

[tooleh khers]

This is one of the things I admire about CQ. He is a real coach who has 0 bias in his selection. I would trust his selection over any of these analysts and experts making lists from their couches at home. Also I believe whoever says CQ is not watching the league is absolutely wrong. He has proven time and time again that not only does he watch and follow the league but he does it with extreme detail and professionalism. Just look at the people he has brought on, some no one even knew about but here they are. A good example would be Gholizadeh.

[Persian Panther]

Some of the comments are nothing but BS. The coach has taken us to 2 different world cups and we still know better than him.
This is how the revolution happend ... bunch of imbeciles thought they knew better

We don’t deserve this coach and yes we are 50 years behind Europe. Our national stadium is some 50 years old for FFS.

Sydney Olympic stadium is going under major renovations after it held the 2000 Olympics. The city I live in has better grounds for amature players than clubs in Iran.

Put your pride aside and be realistic ... panther out

[Pedram123]

For your first part we have to clarify the reason that CQ left these experienced regulars out. Was it because of footballing reasons? Or because of other reasons? What was his motive to do so? To install professionalism or to play better football? I simply ask questions - You may answer them if you wish to do so.
Now for your second part, with respect, you did not read my post well enough. I will repeat myself so perhaps you will read it better this time - “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” —Stephen R. Covey
I said that more than a few coaches have taken the risk that we talked about - Not that the risk, was not a risk.

You were saying he's not a risk-taker, but his decision to leave out several experienced regulars and popular names entirely is risky. You then said the risk was taken by other coaches, so you seem to be saying that it isn't a risk because a few others have done the same.
In a thunderstorm, holding a bit of metal, your chances of getting hurt doesn't lessen if some other people do it too. And certainly if you told anyone you did that, the response would be that you took a big risk!

[OzzyOscy]

Sorry but i do not understand your analogy, please elaborate.

You were saying he's not a risk-taker, but his decision to leave out several experienced regulars and popular names entirely is risky. You then said the risk was taken by other coaches, so you seem to be saying that it isn't a risk because a few others have done the same.

In a thunderstorm, holding a bit of metal, your chances of getting hurt doesn't lessen if some other people do it too. And certainly if you told anyone you did that, the response would be that you took a big risk!

[Pedram123]

If more than 1 person in the world decides to stand outside holding a metal umbrella during a thunderstorm, that doesn't mean they're less likely to get hit, and then be told "well you picked the safe option".

Sorry but i do not understand your analogy, please elaborate.

[OzzyOscy]

A risk which has been taken by more then a few head coaches, especially if they are considering to exclude the experienced player in future important games.

If more than 1 person in the world decides to stand outside holding a metal umbrella during a thunderstorm, that doesn't mean they're less likely to get hit, and then be told "well you picked the safe option".