Edin Džeko
Schalke 04CF
Playmaking Forward
Mar 17, 1986 (40)
Right
6'4"
176 lb
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Doesn't play vs. Canada
Dzeko didn't come off the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw against Canada.
Analysis: Dzeko was deemed "likely available" for this WC opener, but the veteran striker didn't play in a game where Bosnia spent most of the second half trying to protect their one-goal lead. Dzeko will aim to be an option for the second group-stage match against Switzerland on Thursday, June 18.
Should be option
Dzeko (undisclosed) will likely be eligible for Friday's clash against Canada, with Bosnia manager Sergej Barbarez saying "Edin is here and Edin will compete for the game quite normally.", reprezentacija.ba reports.
Analysis: Dzeko has resumed full training despite fears that he would miss the World Cup opener due to his recent injury struggles. What remains unclear is whether the veteran will be ready to start, with an appearance off the bench a viable scenario for the initial match. After that, he could push for more involvement at the expense of either Jovo Lukic or Ermedin Demirovic, emerging as one of the team's biggest offensive threats.
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