Aziz Ganiev
Al Bataeh--
Feb 22, 1998 (28)
Right
5'11"
141 lb
Option against Columbia
Ganiev (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Colombia.
Analysis: Ganiev is back in the team sheet after some recent injury issues, recovering from an undisclosed injury to make the bench. He will likely be one of their first options from the bench in the midfield, so this is a major return for the team. He could see some starting time in future games, although that is if he can remain fit.
Trains individually
Ganiev (undisclosed) has resumed individual training after being sidelined since picking up a knock during the friendly against Canada, according to Thomas Bullock.
Analysis: Ganiev remains a doubt for Uzbekistan's World Cup opener against Colombia, with his return to individual rather than full collective sessions suggesting he is not yet ready to rejoin the group. The coaching staff will monitor his progress closely over the coming days, with Abbosbek Fayzullaev ready to get a larger role in his place if he cannot prove his fitness in time.
Missing final friendly
Ganiev (undisclosed) is out for Monday's friendly against the Netherlands.
Analysis: Ganiev is out for the final friendly ahead of the World Cup for Uzbekistan, as the midfielder remains sidelined following an injury in a friendly against Canada. This is a major storyline for the team as they head into their opener against Colombia, as he is set to start in the attacking portion of the midfield if fit. However, if he were to miss the opener as he recovers, the country's star boy, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, could be called to start.
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