TEHRANTIMES - Iranian international midfielder Saeid Ezzatolahi believes that he could play in the starting lineup for FC Rostov next season.

“We had a great season with Rostov as we finished in second place in the Russian Premier League. I missed the first half of the season due to not having the ITC while in the second half we were among the favorites so the coach took less risk and didn’t use young players,” Ezzatolahi said.

“But Kurban Berdyev believes in me as he asked me to move to Rostov. I have still six month left on my contract and will try my best for the next season to be among the starting lineup,” he added.

Rostov, who was fighting to avoid relegation last season, took a huge step forward and finished runners-up. Berdyev’s side will play in the Champions League next season.