Edin Dzeko
40-Year-Old
FC Schalke 04
Germany Bundesliga 2
Will be fit for opener
Dzeko (undisclosed) has been confirmed fully fit by coach Sergej Barbarez, who revealed the veteran was deliberately rested for the friendly against North Macedonia and will return to full training from Monday, according to Reprezentacija. "We consciously rested him for this match. He will completely normally enter training from Monday."
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Dzeko's fitness is a significant boost for Bosnia and Herzegovina heading into the World Cup, with the veteran striker remaining the most important attacking figure in the squad despite his age. The coaching staff managed his workload carefully ahead of the tournament opener against Canada on June 12, and the positive update confirms there is no underlying fitness concern to worry about as preparations enter their final phase.
Dzeko's fitness is a significant boost for Bosnia and Herzegovina heading into the World Cup, with the veteran striker remaining the most important attacking figure in the squad despite his age. The coaching staff managed his workload carefully ahead of the tournament opener against Canada on June 12, and the positive update confirms there is no underlying fitness concern to worry about as preparations enter their final phase.
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Managed carefully by staff
Dzeko (undisclosed) was given a rest day as a precautionary measure during national team training, according to coach Sergej Barbarez, per Reprezentacija. "Edin took a little break yesterday, it's more of a measure, we always do that, it's important to prevent these things, it's better for them to rest now than in America. Things are improving and I hope everyone will be healthy at the start of the World Cup."
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Set for the World Cup
Dzeko (arm) has come off the bench in each of Schalke's last two matches, confirming his return from the arm injury that had threatened to end his season prematurely.
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Missing rest of club season
Dzeko has been out for four weeks and is expcted to miss around another two weeks as he recovers from an arm injury, according to Goal.com.
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Suffers arm injury
Dzeko finished Tuesday's World Cup qualifying matchup versus Italy with an injured arm, but he's hopeful to avoid surgery and return to action in April, Nefes Gazete Spor reports.
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Moves to Schalke
Dzeko has transferred to Schalke 04 on a permanent deal, Fiorentina announced.
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Could head to Italy
Bologna are interested in signing Dzeko to a one-year contract, according to transfer expert Nicolo Schira.
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Dzeko has been a prolific scorer in the Turkish Super Lig over the last few years while playing for Fenerbahce, and he might have one last chance to play in one of the top leagues in Europe. Bologna are keen on signing the Bosnian striker to a one-year deal with an option for another one. The 39-year-old striker scored 14 goals in 35 league matches for the Turkish club in 2024/25.
Dzeko has been a prolific scorer in the Turkish Super Lig over the last few years while playing for Fenerbahce, and he might have one last chance to play in one of the top leagues in Europe. Bologna are keen on signing the Bosnian striker to a one-year deal with an option for another one. The 39-year-old striker scored 14 goals in 35 league matches for the Turkish club in 2024/25.