Vadim Abramov names training squad for Asian Qualifiers fixtures in November

Overseas-based stars like Shanghai SIPG’s Odil Ahmedov and FC Rostov forward Eldor Shomurodov, with Korean-based pair Rustamjon Ashurmatov and Ikrom Alibaev, Sharjah midfielder Otabek Shukurov, Malaysian Terengganu midfielder Sanhar Shoakhmedov and UAE-based Khor-Fakkan forward Temurkhuja Abdukhalikov are the remaining legionnaires on Abramov’s list.

Newly-crowned domestic champions FC Pakhtakor are represented by ten players, while FC Bunyodkor – also coached by Abramov – have four new or returning faces in the national squad with Abdumavlon Abdujalilov, Sanjar Kodirkulov, Khursid Giyosov and Lutfulla Turaev all selected.