Kerim Alajbegovic
18-Year-Old
Red Bull Salzburg
Kept in check in loss to USA
Alajbegovic took two shots (off target), sent in four inaccurate crosses, took two corners, and suffered one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to the USA.
ANALYSIS
Alajbegović showed flashes of why he is considered one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's brightest young talents, but the 18-year-old found opportunities difficult to come by in the 2-0 defeat to the United States. Starting alongside veteran Edin Džeko in attack, Alajbegović was often isolated as Bosnia spent much of the match defending deep against sustained American pressure. For an 18-year-old making his World Cup debut, Alajbegović exceeded expectations. He combined confidence, creativity, and composure throughout the tournament, establishing himself as one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's cornerstones for the future and one of the competition's most exciting young breakout players.
Alajbegović showed flashes of why he is considered one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's brightest young talents, but the 18-year-old found opportunities difficult to come by in the 2-0 defeat to the United States. Starting alongside veteran Edin Džeko in attack, Alajbegović was often isolated as Bosnia spent much of the match defending deep against sustained American pressure. For an 18-year-old making his World Cup debut, Alajbegović exceeded expectations. He combined confidence, creativity, and composure throughout the tournament, establishing himself as one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's cornerstones for the future and one of the competition's most exciting young breakout players.
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Black Cats join transfer race
Sunderland have joined the transfer race to sign Alajbegovic this summer, according to TEAMTalk.
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Alajbegovic is seen as one of the most promising wingers in Europe and has turned heads with his play at Red Bull Salzburg as an 18-year-old youngster. Even though a move to RB Leipzig looks like the obvious call, several teams have been keeping close tabs on the Bosnia international. Sunderland are one of several EPL sides keeping close tabs on him.
Alajbegovic is seen as one of the most promising wingers in Europe and has turned heads with his play at Red Bull Salzburg as an 18-year-old youngster. Even though a move to RB Leipzig looks like the obvious call, several teams have been keeping close tabs on the Bosnia international. Sunderland are one of several EPL sides keeping close tabs on him.