I think Iran is now is its own class at AFC.

 

They have a large gap from the giants , KSA, Japan, Korea and Australia

 

and a tiny notch above Uzbekistan.

 

Yes Farzad, mind boggling to bring in 30+ year olds with 6 minutes left when you have 4-0 lead and keep Taremi and Azmoun full game.

 

 

A visionary coach would have transitioned jahannakhsh, kanani, ansarifard and possibly haj safi out of TM rotation and build up younger players ahead of nations game and WC qualifiers. We have Sepahan phenomenon, hazbavi, jalali and perhaps few others that could use the experience and fill the shoes

Just mind buggling Keeping Sardar and Taremi, and then bringing in Haj Safi.