'Helicopter' Hashemian Indifferent To Bochum Barbs

GOAL - Striker Vahid Hashemian has claimed that he in unconcerned at recent criticisim of him and his Bundesliga club VfL Bochum.

The Iranian, who has been struggling for fitness and form, has yet to score this season which has so far, been an indifferent one for his team.

The Helicopter returned to Bochum after spells with Bayern Munich and Hannover.

"The media doesn't concern me and I will only continue my job,” Hashemian told Iranian news agency IRNA.

“The ratings given are not objective and even a good rating would not be of importance for me.

"Some of these papers pressurize a single player including myself after each Bochum loss whilst a team is consisted of eleven players. I don't rely on media and will only do my tasks ", added the striker.

“Bochum has had two defeats, two draws and one win so far. These results don't demonstrate the real potential of the team.

"It will be a matter of time to reveal the real ability of the team in the league competition and during this period Bochum will continue to rise. The team has a good bench and could potentially reach higher positions in the table with better performances.”

Hashemian hopes to be in action on Saturday as Bochum visit Energie Cottbus.