SARDAR AZMOUN NEWS

Just eight starts Azmoun scored four times and assisted once during 23 appearances (eight starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Azmoun provided five goal contributions during the 2022/23 Bundesliga but failed to truly break into the starting XI. The forward is rumored to be seeking a move away Leverkusen due to the minimal role behind Patrick Schick and Amine Adli in the starting XI. Azmoun has a contract with Leverkusen through 2027 and could be left to compete for a spot in the starting XI during the pre-season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Azmoun scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Azmoun subbed on in the 70th minute and scored during stoppage time to make it 3-1 and seal the deal. That was his fourth goal in the season. The forward logged his third straight game on bench, though.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench to score Azmoun scored from his only shot in Saturday's 3-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Azmoun was introduced in the 66th minute and and scored his third of the season. He has been in and out of the starting XI in recent weeks and will hope he has done enough to start against Frankfurt on Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Relegation-threatened Hertha Berlin loses 4-1 at Leverkusen

Hertha Berlin’s hopes of edging away from the Bundesliga’s relegation zone have been wrecked in a 4-1 loss at Bayer Leverkusen

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Opens the scoring Sunday Azmoun scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Azmoun found the back of the net in the 12th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second in as many matches for the forward as he's received an increase in playing time during recent weeks.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game tying goal Azmoun scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Azmoun found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring the game tying goal to earn a point for Leverkusen. The goal was the first in 12 appearances for the forward as he's struggled for consistent playing time this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Azmoun had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Mainz.

Impact Azmoun set up Nadiem Amiri in the 32nd minute assisting Leverkusen's first goal. The assist was the first in 11 appearances for the attacker as Azmoun hasn't seen a ton of playing time for Leverkusen behind multiple attacking options.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Azmoun is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Azmoun has recovered from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Augsburg. The forward starts from the bench having appeared in ten matches with no goal involvements.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Azmoun (illness) was pictured taking part in team training during Thursday's session.

Impact Azmoun missed Friday's clash with Augsburg due to illness but has since returned to the training ground. A full return to team training points towards a nearing return to the first team setup for Azmoun, who has been a long-term absentee due to both form and injury.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Azmoun is under the weather and will not be available versus Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Azmoun hasn't started in Bundesliga action since Aug. 20 against Hoffenheim, so his absence is unlikely to have impacted the starting XI. With no clear path to consistent minutes, Azmoun is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value even once fit to return.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in loss Azmoun played for the first half of Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the United States.

Impact Azmoun was healthy enough to start in the final two games of the group stage but couldn't record a shot as his team were eliminated from contention. He'll now focus on maintaining his fitness for the next half of Bayer Leverkusen's season after the winter break.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'We're coming out aggressive:' USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran

Team USA needs all three points to advance, but Iran is at its most dangerous on the counterattack. Does that bode poorly for the Americans?

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Takes four shots versus Wales Azmoun won four duels, drew one foul, and had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Wales.

Impact Azmoun co-paced his team in shots, and his best attempt rattled the woodwork early in the second half in a one-on-one against the goalie. He also misfired with a header from close range early on. He has posted five attempts (three on target) and one chance in two World Cup appearances (one start). Iran will face the United States Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Azmoun put one shot on target in 13 minutes off the bench during Monday's 6-2 loss to England.

Impact Azmoun is back after missing the better part of the last six weeks with a calf injury. A star for his national team and charismatic player, Azmoun shouldn't be far off from starting alongside Mehdi Taremi in Friday's game against Wales.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Azmoun (calf) was seen participating in full training with Iran on Friday.

Impact Azmoun hasn't played for his club since September as he was sidelined for about a month with a torn muscle in his calf, but he is practicing with his national team this week and might be fit enough to start in the opening game against England.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 Group B Team Guides: Iran

Should Group B of the World Cup be considered the "Group of Death?" Let's break it down, starting with Iran.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup 2022: Wales coach eyes 'maximum points' against U.S. in opener

Wales coach Robert Page is expressing confidence ahead of his team's opening World Cup match vs. the U.S. on Monday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Makes squad list Azmoun (calf) was named to Iran's final squad list for the World Cup, manager Carlos Quieroz announced Monday.

Impact Azmoun has not only done enough to recover from a torn calf muscle suffered a month ago but also still made the team despite his support of protests in Iran. If he plays alongside the dangerous Mehdi Taremi, Azmoun could be capable of more miracles in a tough but achievable group with Wales, England and the United States as rivals.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast

Qatar may hope that soccer fans will ignore politics at the first World Cup in the Middle East

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Suffers calf tear Azmoun (calf) picked up a calf tear in warm ups against Porto, and will be out six-to-eight weeks, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Azmoun will be out for at least a month and a half, most likely knocking him out until after the world cup break. The forward has been a consistent contributor off the bench but hasn't been one to break into the starting XI, lining up as a rotational option at best.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Azmoun (strain) will miss Wednesday's match against Porto.

Impact Azmoun has missed the last couple of matches and remains out for at least one more contest. He's logged just two starts in 10 appearances and has yet to score.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to face Schalke Azmoun is not in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Azmoun remains out after picking up a muscle strain during warmups of Leverkusen's mid week match against Porto. The attacker had appeared in all eight Bundesliga matches prior to the injury, starting twice without scoring or assisting so far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for World Cup with calf injury

Iran forward Sardar Azmoun is a doubt for the World Cup after picking up an injury while warming up for Bayer Leverkusen

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press