Ahmed Qasem
NSH
LW (CM)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jul 12, 2003 (23)
Left
6'0"
159 lb
Nashville SCIces game with goal
Qasem took two shots and scored a goal in one minute of action off the bench in Saturday's 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Qasem iced the game after entering the match in stoppage time, notching his second goal of the season. He has only logged 21 minutes across the last four matches, and should continue to deputize as a sub with the recent addition of Elias Saad. Up next is a road tilt with NYCFC on Saturday.
Available as substitute Saturday
Qasem (undisclosed) is on the bench Saturday against Inter Miami.
Analysis: Qasem is coming off scoring his second goal of the season during a Leagues Cup clash with Monterrey. However, he also finished that match with some discomfort, so his playing time will be managed in the resumption of league activity. He's likely to remain in contention with Elias Saad and Cristian Espinoza on the wings, looking to create and finish opportunities for one of the strongest sides in the competition.
Forced off with assistance
Qasem (undisclosed) was forced off with assistance in the 83rd minute of Wednesday's 2-1 Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, a game in which he scored one goal for Nashville, according to Blaine Kellar of Main Street Preps.
Analysis: Qasem scored one goal during the clash before needing help to leave the field, raising some concern about the nature of the issue. Further clarity on the severity should emerge in the coming days and his status for the club's next game against Inter Miami on August 15 will be worth monitoring as the situation develops.
Logs 16-minute start
Qasem logged 16 minutes during Iraq's 5-0 loss Friday against Senegal.
Analysis: Iraq wasted little time pulling players early, which not only includes goalkeeper Ahmed Basil but also the MLS mainstay in Qasem. In the World Cup, he created one cross and attempted a chance, which is not much. Qasem's focus shifts back to the MLS, where he regularly started out wide for Nashville SC before his WC call-up earlier during June.
Creates one chance in defeat
Qasem registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 loss to France.
Analysis: Qasem replaced Ali Jasim in the starting XI for Monday's clash but didn't really find a good chance to threaten the opposition. Furthermore, the Nashville winger won only three of his eight duels over his 90 minutes on the pitch. He'll remain in contention for playing time and might offer some creative value if he plays in the next matchup against Senegal.
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