Fulham defender Ashkan Dejagah believes Iran stands a chance of qualifying for the second round of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil despite been pooled alongside Bosnia Argentina and Nigeria in group F.
Dejagah also hopes his teammates will replicate how talented they are on the world stage with no pressure when they begin their quest against Nigeria who will be aiming to make the experience they have acquired on their four previous appearances count on the 16th of June at the Arena da Baixada stadium.
"At the tournament itself, no pressure. We can go there and just play. If we get into the next round, it’ll be the first time for Iran. Argentina will go through as group winners, but against Nigeria and Bosnia we have a chance. Why not? We have a talented team."
“I know there are not as many Iranians playing in ‘big’ leagues now, particularly in the Bundesliga.
There is Reza [at Charlton] also here but it’s hard for our younger players to make names for themselves. I was luckier, growing up in Germany, but not many scouts go to Iran to watch games.
“I know it’s not easy to take friendly games with Iran but Queiroz has experience,” says Dejagah, who scored twice on debut against Qatar.
“That’s why he can arrange these games. It’s an unbelievable thing for Iran, to be in Brazil.
“The whole country is proud, even if we felt obliged to qualify. We had 100,000 people in the national stadium screaming for us, and we are the second best team in Asia after Japan.
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