Saeid Ezatolahi @ FC Rostov 2019-2020

[pajamNL]

It's good to see he's in shape again, but not sure how match sharp he will be training with a 2nd division Iranian team. He needs to move to a low level EU league where he gets gametime and work his way up. Somewhere like Greece.

IF he really wants to, i'm sure he can get a team in Cyprus, Greece or even Portugal. But i think Ezza thinks he is too good for those teams...

[Kiarash]

He’s just 23 and already has had 7 different teams. It isn’t looking good for him.

[teammelli91]

As always, great video.

Ezzatolahi has the physique, the talent, I pray that someone lights a fire under him, get him motivated and jump start his drive.

Sepas aziz!

I hope he comes back, he’s still young. He’s 23 (Pouraliganji’s age when he started playing regularly for TM) and if he can still go abroad he should. I see he’s gained a few pounds, looks a bit chubby. Gotta get back in shape! At least he’s practicing with Malavan which is better than not doing anything.

[inarsenewetrust]

Don’t get your hopes up. If Rostov wanted anything do with him he would be there training right now. If not with the main team then surely with reserves or they could plan some individual workouts for him. Their season isn’t even over yet and if they had plans for him he wouldn’t be training with a 2nd division Iranian team in old TM gear and his apple watch. I don’t like to be so pessimistic but his situation is getting really weird..

Agreed. They even signed a new Japanese CDM to replace the likely departing norwegian guy who basically took over the place that would have been saeid's after club legend Gatskan finally departed.

But, I dont think he would be back in rostov even if they wanted him, Russia is pretty much not letting anybody in currently, especially from iran.

Also the apple watch and old tm gear is just so low class and pathetic.

[mahestan]

Saeid had big shoes to fill when Carlos put his trust in him enough to wear Nekounam's #6 shirt. Saeid was only 19 years old (maybe 18) when he started his national football career with Iran.

He ended up proving all of his doubters with performances against Spain and Portugal. He was outstanding vs Spain. And I'm talking about his statistics as a center defensive midfielder.

Connected passes, interceptions, creating opportunities for Iran through good vision, how much he ran. It would be a shame if he doesn't make a comeback. He was unlucky with that injury before the 2019 Asian Cup. We've had players who've gotten injured but they recovered and came back. I wish the same for Saeid.

As always, great video.

Ezzatolahi has the physique, the talent, I pray that someone lights a fire under him, get him motivated and jump start his drive.

[teammelli91]

Saeid had big shoes to fill when Carlos put his trust in him enough to wear Nekounam's #6 shirt. Saeid was only 19 years old (maybe 18) when he started his national football career with Iran.

He ended up proving all of his doubters with performances against Spain and Portugal. He was outstanding vs Spain. And I'm talking about his statistics as a center defensive midfielder.

Connected passes, interceptions, creating opportunities for Iran through good vision, how much he ran. It would be a shame if he doesn't make a comeback. He was unlucky with that injury before the 2019 Asian Cup. We've had players who've gotten injured but they recovered and came back. I wish the same for Saeid.

[mehdi13]

if he actually goes back to rostov and works his ass off that by far is the best move for his career.

Don’t get your hopes up. If Rostov wanted anything do with him he would be there training right now. If not with the main team then surely with reserves or they could plan some individual workouts for him. Their season isn’t even over yet and if they had plans for him he wouldn’t be training with a 2nd division Iranian team in old TM gear and his apple watch. I don’t like to be so pessimistic but his situation is getting really weird..

[PEJ]

I am a big fan of Ezzie’s game and potential. But come on bro, why are you wearing your Team Melli game kit during a training session with a bunch of semi-pro guys. We get it, you played for TM. Lol

[inarsenewetrust]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCnZw1RgBau/

Thoughts?

if he actually goes back to rostov and works his ass off that by far is the best move for his career.

[Dortmund]

It's good to see he's in shape again, but not sure how match sharp he will be training with a 2nd division Iranian team. He needs to move to a low level EU league where he gets gametime and work his way up. Somewhere like Greece.

[Leicester City]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCnZw1RgBau/

Thoughts?

[Leicester City]

Yes, it would have been a perfect fit for saeid to replace norwegian CDM Mathias Normann who will be leaving most likely to PL or Bundesliga. But instead he is busy on folani's show for the 100th time talking about his latest hairstyle or if "real madrid hanooz behtarine?", whatever that means I mean seriously the fact this guy enjoys these ridiculous interviews so much is slightly concerning. Its funny he doesnt appear on 90 or any footballing segments ever as he mot likely will be at a loss when any semi knowledgeable person asks him wtf is going on with his career.
This guy from J league who actually is now developing into a regular for Japan, by all indications a very solid player. Good for him.

Another good example besides the one you mentioned (Mathias Normann) is Idrissa Doumbia. For him it took half a season in Akhmat Grozny (team worse than Rostov) to earn him a move to Sporting CP on a 5-year contract with a €60 million release clause (right now is starting for Sporting). So clearly, if one works hard like Normann or Doumbia they can move to much better teams. Honestly, what more does Saeed want??? A good team with good facilities and a respected manager in the Russian Premier League who can play Europe next season.

And before anyone says Doumbia played for Anderlecht during his youth, Saeed played for Ateltico youth teams!

[MR.ESTESNAII]

what a waste of talent and what an idiot...I am mean common dude...what are you doing????????? Go find a club or come back to iran...Jahanbakhsh was already enough for us to be disappointed

[inarsenewetrust]

Rostov has recently signed a Japanese defensive midfielder, Kento Hashimoto.

Yes, it would have been a perfect fit for saeid to replace norwegian CDM Mathias Normann who will be leaving most likely to PL or Bundesliga. But instead he is busy on folani's show for the 100th time talking about his latest hairstyle or if "real madrid hanooz behtarine?", whatever that means I mean seriously the fact this guy enjoys these ridiculous interviews so much is slightly concerning. Its funny he doesnt appear on 90 or any footballing segments ever as he mot likely will be at a loss when any semi knowledgeable person asks him wtf is going on with his career.

This guy from J league who actually is now developing into a regular for Japan, by all indications a very solid player. Good for him.

[mehdi13]

Rostov has recently signed a Japanese defensive midfielder, Kento Hashimoto.