Shamsaee, the recent MVP at the AFC Futsal Club Championship, was omitted from Shams’ squad as Iran seek their 10th continental title.

Iran are in Group B with Australia, Kuwait and Tajikistan.

However, the coach, who has a tense relationship with the player, said Shamsaee still has a future with the national team.

“Shamsaee is one of the best players in the world,” said Shams. “But we work for the future and therefore Shansaee must give his place to a younger player.

“But this does not mean he would never play for the national team again. There is the World Cup in 2012 and he should be preparing for that.

“If he is still in good physical shape then, he will be picked.”

Iran are the hot favourites to win the group, though the Aussies, Kuwait and Tajikistan will be doing their best to upset the defending champions and secure their places in the quarter-finals.