Zare ready for Mexico
10 Jun 2006 - 11:28:41
Sattar Zare has been passed fit to play in Iran's World Cup opener against Mexico on Sunday, but Ferydoon Zandi will miss the match.
Bargh Shiraz full-back Zare and Kaiserslautern midfielder Zandi have been struggling with injuries for the past few days and underwent further tests on Friday.
Iran coach Branko Ivankovic explained: "Sattar Zare sustained a fresh injury and had the scan but he will be fit for Mexico.
"Zandi underwent an MRI-scan but will be fit for the match against Portugal (on June 17)."
Bayern Munich midfielder Ali Karimi and Hamburg playmaker Mehdi Mahdavikia are expected to shake off their respective ankle and back injuries in time to face Mexico.