Media reports have suggested that the Syrian federation is going to hire Daei as Nizar Mahrous’s replacement but the former Bayern Munich forward denied the speculation.
Daei is without a team since parting company with Saipa football club in 2019.
The former Iran striker led Iran national football team from 2008 to 2009.
Syria has a difficult task ahead to book a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Qasioun has just two pints in Group A.
Iran and South Korea are first and second respectively with 16 and 14 points.