Andranik Teymourian has denied any rift with the head coach of Team Melli following his exclusion from the squad which is playing Syria on the 15th of November in the 5th round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers.

Despite losing two vital players through suspensions in Azmoun and Hajsafy , Queiroz complicated the matters further with  his exclusion of the Team’s Captain and a player with vast experience.  There was no public announcement by the Portuguese head coach on reasons for this sudden omission of a player who has been at the top of Queiroz favorites and reliable list.

In a statement to to ISNA , Teymourian denied any contact or giving statements to any media outlet after the announcement of Team Melli’s list against Syria. “I have talked to no one in the press, did not make any public comment , did not question the decision by the coach and furthermore, I have no grudge against this decision and respect it fully”

“I am a soldier for Team Melli. I will play when I am needed and called, I will help in any capacity asked from me. I fully respect and always respected Carlos Queiroz and will not question his decision. All that has  been mentioned in the press about this issue is pure speculation and fabrication, nothing but.” Ando declared.

“In my years of working with Queiroz, we always had mutual respect and as a player I have leaned a lot from him. I want to keep it that way. If I am asked to play again , I shall do it without any hesitation. I wish people leave it at that and not spoil the good spirit of Team Melli while an important encounter awaits us against Syria.”

Andranik Teymourian, is currently playing for the bottom of the league club, Machine Sazi of Tabriz.