Ivan Sunjic
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Oct 9, 1996 (29)
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6'0"
165 lb
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Comes off bench Friday
Sunjic came off the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw against Canada and played 16 minutes.
Analysis: Sunjic missed Bosnia and Herzegovina's last friendly against Panama with a muscular issue, but he trained throughout the week and coach Sergej Barbarez had expressed confidence he would be involved. He did indeed return, coming off the bench for 16 minutes. The midfielder was a key figure in the lineup during the two qualification games that secured Bosnia and Herzegovina's place at the World Cup, and could be in line to return to the starting XI in the coming games. However, the limited minutes he was given, with Armin Gigovic introduced ahead of him as the first midfield substitute, is a slightly worrying sign.
Nearing return
Sunjic (muscular) is close to full fitness and has begun training with the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad, with coach Sergej Barbarez expressing confidence there will be no issues ahead of the World Cup, according to Sarajevo Times. "Ivan is the only one still out, but there won't be any problems going forward. He is almost at the level and is starting to train with us,"
Analysis: Sunjic is expected to be a regular starter in Bosnia's midfield for the World Cup opener against Canada on June 12, and the coach's reassuring update suggests his absence from Saturday's friendly against Panama was purely precautionary rather than any sign of a lingering concern.
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