Mojnews-Iranian striker, Mahdi Taremi failed to meet expectations at 2023 Asian Cup. 

Mehdi Taremi was supposed to steal the show in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and help Iran bring an end to their 48-year-old title drought but failed to live up to the expectations.

Taremi has been linked with a move to Serie A side Inter Milan and it seems the striker was distracted by the news during the Asian Cup.

He scored three goals in the tournament, while he was a candidate to be the tournament’s best goalscorer.

Taremi was sent in the match against Syria, where Team Melli earned a hard-fought win over the minnow side in the penalty shootout.

The Porto striker could have played a key role in the match against Qatar in the semifinals but was not in his best form and Iran lost to eventual champions 3-2.

Now, the federation football of Iran has asked Amir Ghalenoei to inject fresh blood into Team Melli and the coaching staff must decide on future of the team.  

The 33-year-old forward failed to meet expectations in Qatar and is at risk of being replaced by the youngsters.