Sharifi sustained an ankle injury during the match against Argentina, which Team Melli won 3-1, and missed the following matches against Germany and the Netherlands.
Roberto Piazza’s team faces a challenging Week 3, where it will compete against Poland, Olympic champion France, China, and Bulgaria.
The 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League is the seventh edition of the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League, an annual men's international volleyball tournament.