WATCH: 'Iranian Messi' Sardar Azmoun strikes twice for Rostov ahead of Manchester United clash
Sunday 5 March 2017 17:55, UK
Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun scored twice for FC Rostov ahead of their clash with Manchester United in the Europa League.
Rostov, who host Jose Mourinho's side in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Thursday evening, beat Tom Tomsk 6-0 on Friday in the Russian Premier League.
Dubbed the "Iranian Messi" by Rostov supporters and media after moving to the club on loan in 2015, his fine form earned a permanent deal last year.
Rostov ultimately failed to qualify from their Champions League group earlier this season, but Azmoun impressed, scoring against Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Having dropped into the Europa League, they dispatched Sparta Prague in the last 32 and have not lost a match in any competition since November.
Azmoun struck twice against Tom Tomsk to take his tally to seven goals from his last 10 appearances in all competitions and he will be the danger man when United visit.
His second goal was the pick of the two and you can watch it by clicking on the video at the top of the page
