Why did the leader of "Nasaf" not play in the match against "Pakhtakor"?

On May 13, in the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the Uzbekistan Cup, the teams "Pakhtakor" and "Nasaf" competed with each other. In this confrontation, the "lions" won with a score of 6:3 and attracted the attention of the football community.

However, many were surprised and worried by the fact that one of the main players of "Nasaf", a member of the national team, Sherzod Nasrullaev, was not even included in the game roster for this match.

40-degree fever: urgent treatment was required

The website "Championat.asia" became interested in the condition of the player and, according to reliable sources, the body temperature of the left wing-back rose to 40 degrees on the eve of the match. Naturally, in this case, his participation in the game could be not only ineffective, but also dangerous. Therefore, the coaching staff decided to remove him from the list.

Currently, Sherzod Nasrullaev is under medical supervision at home, where his condition is stabilizing. If everything goes according to plan, the player will most likely return to the lineup by the national team training camp in June and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Important matches ahead

The Uzbekistan national team has two very important matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On June 5, our team will play away against the UAE, and on June 10, against Qatar in Tashkent.

In these matches, stability and experience in the defensive line will be of great importance for head coach Temur Kapadze. The return of Sherzod Nasrullaev to the lineup could be a serious boost for the team.

The editors of Zamin.uz wish our player a speedy recovery and success to our national team. How do you assess Nasrullaev's role in the national team?

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