PTV –Iranian football star
Mahdi Mahdavikia voices concern over the future of Iran's national team
which has been without a coach for months.
In an interview with Iran Sports Press website, the Eintracht Frankfurt
player said the Iranian Football Federation (IFF) should appoint a head
coach for the national team as soon as possible as 'there is little time
left to our World Cup qualifier games'.
"I didn't think finding a coach for Iran would be this hard," Mahdavikia
said, adding that playing friendly games will be necessary for reaching full
preparation ahead of the qualifier matches, which will start in February.
"I have heard European coaches are to be considered, but more important is
for this appointment to take place as soon as possible," said Iran national
team's captain.
Iran will play Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Syria in group five of the
third qualifying round for the 2010 World Cup. Iran's first match will be on
February 6th against Syria in Tehran.
