Should we participate in the Asian Cup 2019?

[KC McElroy]

I say let's send our bowling team instead.

[arash123]

1. Uhlsport just signed

2. We have forwards to replace Azmoun and Gucci. Your sources are Iranian and therefore unreliable.

3. Have you not seen the training pics?

4. CQ is staying.

5. We can focus on AC and WC simultaneously and be fine

So, no. Let's enjoy AC with a full TM

[Sarbaze-Vatan]

Dumb thread...

Why? Come on. Nothing miracle will happen in next 4 months. If we do not do very well in the next Asian Cup which is possibility due to the reasons I mentioned, It may have bad impact on our WCQs 2022 games. For example, we may change the coaches frequently again. So I really think Asian Cup 2019 is a pointless tournament for us at the moment and we should now shift the focus on WCQs 2022 and solving the problems such as kit, training field, etc.

[Sarbaze-Vatan]

Delete your account

You clearly are not a real fan of TM

I am more TM fan than you. I grew up with it. I supported Iran Soccer NT since childhood and always support it.

[Behzad12]

Dumb thread...

[PrinceAli]

Delete your account

You clearly are not a real fan of TM

[Sarbaze-Vatan]

IMO we should not even participate in the Asian Cup 2019 due to many reasons such as:

1. Very difficult to get a decent kit manufacturer because of sanctions

2. Lack of motivation. (Ex. Gucci retired. Azmoun temporarily retired. I followed Iranian newspapers in last a few months and several players such as Ebrahimi, Amiri, Montazeri, Shojaei, etc are thinking about retirement as well)

3. The training field of the national team is not ready yet.

4. CQ did not sign any contract yet. If he leave, I think we should bring another foreign coach with less money.

5. Nothing miracle will happen in next 4 months. So It is better to not participate or send combination of B team and U23 team and start focusing on next World Cup Qualifiers now. Do not forget that Asian Cup is not a place for us to earn respect. For us, the best place to earn respect is World Cup. So World Cup Qualifiers 2022 is a lot more important than Asian Cup 2019 for me.

Due to the reasons I mentioned, It is possible for us to not have a good Asian Cup which may impact on our WCQs 2022 negatively. So It may be better for us to shift the attention to the WCQs 2022 now and sacrifice the Asian Cup 2019 for it.

What do you guys think now?