Asian Cup 2019: 3 reasons why Iran could win the title

#1 An experienced side

Despite losing some players to injuries, the team doesn't have a dearth in playing eleven

Carlos Queiroz will be missing out only on defensive midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi who plays the pivotal role in their 4-1-4-1 formation. However, that shouldn't concern the team as his replacement Omid Ebrahimi has donned the national jersey 40 times.

The same applies to the other playing positions too. Only four players in their 23-member squad, two of which are goalkeepers, have played less than ten matches. Moreover, their average number of national team caps comes out to be 34.69, only behind UAE's staggering 41.52 and China's 36.13.

It means that when Carlos Queiroz selects his starting eleven, he need not worry about the experience of players. Moreover, all these players are in their top form for the clubs. So, if they could replicate it while playing for the country, Iran would be unstoppable. Sardar Azmoun and Majid Hosseini are definitely the players to play a huge role for them.