Kasimov names squad for AFC Asian Cup

Uzbekistan will play in Group B along with North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia in the continental tournament.

Kasimov said that he studied his opponents during a year and watched matches of North Korea. He said that he has all information about opponents. The matches will be difficult, he said.

Uzbekistan squad:

Goalkeepers: Ignatiy Nesterov, Eldor Suyunov, Akbar Turaev

Defenders: Shavkat Mullajanov, Islom Tukhtakhodjaev, Egor Krimets, Anzur Ismailov, Vitaliy Denisov, Akmal Shorakhmedov

Midfielders: Odil Ahmedov, Server Djeparov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Lutfulla Turaev, Timur Kapadze, Sanjar Tursunov, Aziz Haydarov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Jasur Khasanov, Sardor Rashidov, Shuhrat Muhammadiev

Forwards: Vokhid Shodiev, Igor Sergeev, Bakhodir Nasimov