Sead Kolasinac
LB (LWB)
Possession Builder
Jun 20, 1993 (33)
Left
6'0"
187 lb
Quiet night in loss to USA
Kolasinac won two tackles, made two clearances, sent in one cross (inaccurate), and committed one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to the USA.
Analysis: The veteran defender put in a solid defensive shift but was unable to make enough of an impact to help Bosnia advance past the Round of 32. As one of Bosnia's most experienced players, KolaAinac was reliable at the back over the course of the World Cup and contributed offensively with an assist and set-piece work. His heroics vs. Canada stood out in an otherwise challenging group.
Five crosses Wednesday
Kolasinac registered five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Qatar.
Analysis: Kolasinac sent in five crosses and a pair of chances created during Wednesday's win. The full-back was excellent throughout the match, but it was almost certainly the easiest match Bosnia will have in the World Cup. Kolasinac has quality, but might struggle as Bosnia progress in the tournament.
Registers three tackles
Kolasinac recorded one cross, three tackles and three clearances in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Switzerland.
Analysis: Kolasinac was unable to repeat his efforts from the opener after he earned an assist, instead being much more focused on defending against the Swiss. That said, he would only earn the one cross in the attack, adding an interception, three tackles and three clearances in the defense. His spot should be safe as a starter for the group stage finale, likely a major part of the game plan as they try to capture all three points against Qatar.
Credited with assist in draw
Kolasinac was subbed out in the 84th minute of Friday's 1-1 draw versus Canada. He assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting the match.
Analysis: Kolasinac set up Bosnia's lone goal with a header that allowed Jovo Lukic to find the back of the net. The defender was heavily involved on defense as well, and he made a clearance off the line early in the second half that could have changed the outcome of the game. Kolasinac was subbed off after experiencing cramps, but he's likely to be available to play versus Switzerland on Thursday, June 18.
Subs in late versus Bologna
Kolasinac (lower leg) played just two minutes, completing two passes, in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.
Analysis: Kolasinac was available but saw limited action because of his subpar fitness. He'll look to work on it in the next few days and challenge Honest Ahanor in the season final versus Fiorentina on Friday. He has registered four tackles (one won), four interceptions and one clearance in his last five showings (four starts), with no clean sheets.
Bench option Sunday
Kolasinac (lower leg) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Bologna.
Analysis: Kolasinac has been included in the squad despite the knock that had left him as a late doubt heading into the weekend, with the staff remaining hopeful he can contribute despite not being at 100 percent as Atalanta navigate a critically depleted defensive situation. His presence on the bench is a welcome development for a side already without Isak Hien through suspension and Odilon Kossounou through injury.
Questionable for Bologna contest
Kolasinac is a late doubt for Sunday's fixture against Bologna due to a knock, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Kolasinac isn't 100 percent, but the staff is hopeful he'll soldier through his physical problem since Isak Hien (suspension) and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) are missing and Berat Djimsiti (hamstring) and Giorgio Scalvini (ankle) are iffy as well. At least one of the players in subpar form will likely get the nod anyway.
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