Former Bosnia and Herzegovina player Samir Muratovic told what he expects from today's match of his country's national team against Ukraine in the semi-final of the play-off round of the Euro 2024 qualifying cycle.
"We know that we are playing against an extremely strong team, which is the favourite in this match. But on the other hand, we are also in good shape now. And almost all our players are now playing steadily in good clubs. The current Bosnia and Herzegovina national team is a combination of youth and experience. In addition, the team has depth in the squad. I think the biggest problem for Savo Milosevic (head coach of the Bosnian national team, - ed.) right now is the selection of players for the starting line-up.
Apart from the home pitch, the form of the national team players is of great importance. I won't even mention Džeko here, look at the others. Demirovic is having the best season of his life at Augsburg, he has scored over ten goals. Lots of quality players in midfield, on the flanks... Plus Ahmedhodzic, who is playing in the English Premier League. So why not hope for the best?
We, former players, fans, dream of this European Championship, but believe me, nobody aspires for this tournament more than Džeko and Pjanic. They are already years old and have given a lot to the national team - the most beautiful thing for them now would be for the team to qualify for the Euros," Reprezentacija.ba quoted Muratovic as saying.
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